The Network File System (NFS) server must not allow remote root access.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-935 | GEN005880 | SV-64157r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| If the NFS server allows root access to local file systems from remote hosts, this access could be used to compromise the system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-02-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-52627r1_chk ) |
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| List the exports. # cat /etc/exports If any export contains "no_root_squash" or does not contain "root_squash" or "all_squash", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-54761r1_fix) |
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| Edit the "/etc/exports" file and add "root_squash" (or "all_squash") and remove "no_root_squash". |