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RHEL 8 must use a separate file system for /var/tmp.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-244529 | RHEL-08-010544 | SV-244529r743836_rule | Medium |
| 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 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-12-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-47804r743834_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify that a separate file system/partition has been created for "/var/tmp". Check that a file system/partition has been created for "/var/tmp" with the following command: $ sudo grep /var/tmp /etc/fstab UUID=c274f65f /var/tmp xfs noatime,nobarrier 1 2 If a separate entry for "/var/tmp" is not in use, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-47761r743835_fix) |
|---|
| Migrate the "/var/tmp" path onto a separate file system. |