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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-37859r1_rule | EBRP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-12-16 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37065r1_chk ) |
|---|
| 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-32333r1_fix) |
|---|
| Edit the "/etc/exports" file and add "root_squash" (or "all_squash") and remove "no_root_squash". |