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Automated file system mounting tools must not be enabled unless needed.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-227976 GEN008440 SV-227976r603266_rule Low
Description
Automated file system mounting tools may provide unprivileged users with the ability to access local media and network shares. If this access is not necessary for the system’s operation, it must be disabled to reduce the risk of unauthorized access to these resources.
STIG Date
Solaris 10 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2022-09-07

Details

Check Text ( C-30138r490366_chk )
If the autofs service is needed, this vulnerability is not applicable.
Check if the autofs service is running.
# svcs svc:/system/filesystem/autofs
If the autofs service is online this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-30126r490367_fix)
Stop and disable the autofs service.
# svcadm disable autofs