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RHEL 9 must use a separate file system for /var/log.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-257846 | RHEL-09-231025 | SV-257846r991589_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Placing "/var/log" in its own partition enables better separation between log files and other files in "/var/". |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-06-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-61587r925523_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify that a separate file system/partition has been created for "/var/log" with the following command: $ mount | grep /var/log UUID=c274f65f-c5b5-4486-b021-bee96feb8b21 /var/log xfs noatime 1 2 If a separate entry for "/var/log" is not in use, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-61511r925524_fix) |
|---|
| Migrate the "/var/log" path onto a separate file system. |