Docker - Security
You run Docker Bench Security but get an error: "Error: audit_control capability missing". How do you fix this?
You run Docker Bench Security but get an error: "Error: audit_control capability missing". How do you fix this?
medium📝 Troubleshoot Q6 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify cause of error
The error indicates the container lacks the audit_control capability needed for checks.Step 2: Apply correct fix
Add --cap-add audit_control flag when running the Docker Bench Security container to grant capability.Final Answer:
Add --cap-add audit_control to the docker run command -> Option AQuick Check:
Missing capability error = Add audit_control capability [OK]
Quick Trick: Grant audit_control capability to run Docker Bench Security [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Running as root without capability
- Disabling SELinux unnecessarily
- Assuming Docker update fixes capability issues
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