The system must not use removable media as the boot loader.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4247 | GEN008640 | SV-63121r1_rule | High |
| Description |
|---|
| Malicious users with removable boot media can gain access to a system configured to use removable media as the boot loader. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-02-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-51869r1_chk ) |
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| Ask the SA if the system uses removable media for the boot loader. If it does, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-53707r1_fix) |
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| Configure the system to use a bootloader installed on fixed media. |