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A separate file system must be used for user home directories (such as /home or equivalent).
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-12003 | GEN003620 | SV-38870r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| The use of separate file systems for different paths can protect the system from failures resulting from a file system becoming full or failing. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Draft AIX Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2011-08-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37865r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine if the /home path is a separate file system. #df –k /home If /home is not on its own file system, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-33124r1_fix) |
|---|
| Migrate the /home (or equivalent) path onto a separate file system. |