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A separate file system must be used for user home directories (such as /home or an equivalent).
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-12003 | GEN003620 | SV-45739r1_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 |
|---|---|
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z | 2013-04-18 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-43102r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine if the /home path is a separate filesystem. # grep "/home " /etc/fstab If no result is returned, /home is not on a separate filesystem this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-39140r1_fix) |
|---|
| Migrate the /home (or equivalent) path onto a separate file system. |