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The system must use a separate file system for /tmp (or equivalent).
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-23739 | GEN003624 | SV-64221r1_rule | 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 |
|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-05-18 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-52677r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine if the /tmp path is a separate filesystem. # egrep "[\t ]/tmp[\t ]" /etc/fstab If no result is returned, /tmp is not on a separate filesystem this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-54831r1_fix) |
|---|
| Migrate the /tmp path onto a separate file system. |