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The Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system must use a separate file system for /var.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-204494 | RHEL-07-021320 | SV-204494r603261_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| The use of separate file systems for different paths can protect the system from failures resulting from a file system becoming full or failing. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-03-08 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-4618r88674_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify that a separate file system/partition has been created for "/var". Check that a file system/partition has been created for "/var" with the following command: # grep /var /etc/fstab UUID=c274f65f /var ext4 noatime,nobarrier 1 2 If a separate entry for "/var" is not in use, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-4618r88675_fix) |
|---|
| Migrate the "/var" path onto a separate file system. |