The system must not use removable media as the boot loader.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4247 | GEN008640 | SV-41534r1_rule | ECSC-1 | High |
| Description |
|---|
| Malicious users with removable boot media can gain access to a system configured to use removable media as the boot loader. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 10 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-04-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-2057r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Ask the SA if the system uses removable media for the boot loader. If it does, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-4158r2_fix) |
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| Configure the system to use a bootloader installed on fixed media. |