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The system must use a separate file system for /tmp.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-38455 | RHEL-06-000001 | SV-50255r1_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| The "/tmp" partition is used as temporary storage by many programs. Placing "/tmp" in its own partition enables the setting of more restrictive mount options, which can help protect programs which use it. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-06-05 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-45997r1_chk ) |
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| Run the following command to determine if "/tmp" is on its own partition or logical volume: $ mount | grep "on /tmp " If "/tmp" has its own partition or volume group, a line will be returned. If no line is returned, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-43387r1_fix) |
|---|
| The "/tmp" directory is a world-writable directory used for temporary file storage. Ensure it has its own partition or logical volume at installation time, or migrate it using LVM. |