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If the system boots from removable media, it must be stored in a safe or similarly secured container.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-227984 GEN008680 SV-227984r603266_rule High
Description
Storing the boot loader on removable media in an insecure location could allow a malicious user to modify the systems boot instructions or boot to an insecure operating system.
STIG Date
Solaris 10 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2022-09-07

Details

Check Text ( C-30146r490396_chk )
Ask the SA if the system boots from removable media. If so, ask if the boot media is stored in a secure container when not in use. If it is not, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-30134r490397_fix)
Store the system boot media in a secure container when not in use.