The system must have USB Mass Storage disabled unless needed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22579 | GEN008480 | SV-37982r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| USB is a common computer peripheral interface. USB devices may include storage devices with the potential to install malicious software on a system or exfiltrate data |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-07-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-32519r1_fix) |
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| Prevent the usb-storage module from loading. # echo 'install usb-storage /bin/true' >> /etc/modprobe.conf |