RHEL 8.8 Vtune-gui Scope of ptrace System Call Is Limited

Joe-Hoffman28 · ‎08-02-2023

I have a customer who reported they get the following error anytime they attempt to use vtune:

Cannot start data collection because the scope fop trace system call is limited.

To enable profiling, please set /proc/sys/kernel/yama/ptrace_scope to 0. To

make this change permanent, set kernel.yama.ptrace_scope to 0 in

/etc/sysctl.d/10-ptrace.conf and reboot the machine.

I see the solution recommended here: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/docs/vtune-profiler/user-guide/2023-1/error-ptrace-sys-call-scope-limited.html

However, I work in a STIG compliant organization. I cannot simply disable this control. Please see the STIG rule: https://www.stigviewer.com/stig/red_hat_enterprise_linux_8/2021-12-03/finding/V-230546

I need guidance if there are know workaround or anyone experiencing the same?

Thanks,

Joe

AlekhyaV_Intel · ‎08-03-2023

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Intel Communities. We have contacted the admin team regarding this issue. We will get back to you soon with an update.

Regards,

Alekhya

Joe-Hoffman28 · ‎08-11-2023

Hello, wondering if anyone can help me with this issue?

Thanks,

Joe

AlekhyaV_Intel · ‎08-24-2023

Hi,

We apologize for the delay caused. We don't have a workaround for your issue. The typical solution is for the cluster/IT admins to install the VTune drivers and give users the vtune group so they can use it.

If this helps your issue, make sure to accept this as solution. This helps others with similar issues. Thank you!

Regards,

Alekhya

AlekhyaV_Intel · ‎08-28-2023

Hi,

Has the workaround provided helped? Can we discontinue monitoring this thread?

Regards,

Alekhya

AlekhyaV_Intel · ‎09-12-2023

Hi,

We have not heard back from you. Hence, we will assume that your issue is resolved. If you need any further assistance, please post a new question as this thread will no longer be monitored by Intel.

Regards,

Alekhya