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A separate file system must be used for user home directories (such as /home or equivalent).
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-12003 | GEN003620 | SV-28618r3_rule | ECSC-1 | 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 |
|---|---|
| SOLARIS 10 X86 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE | 2017-01-05 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-28864r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine if the /export/home path is a separate file system. # grep /export/home /etc/vfstab If no result is returned, /export/home is not on a separate file system and this is a finding. If ZFS is used for home directories, this is not applicable. |
| Fix Text (F-25896r1_fix) |
|---|
| Migrate the /export/home path onto a separate file system. |