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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-22577 GEN008440 SV-46045r1_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
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z 2016-12-20

Details

Check Text ( C-43316r2_chk )
Check if the autofs service is running.
# rcautofs status
OR
# service autofs status
If the service is running, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-39404r1_fix)
Stop and disable the autofs service.
# rcautofs stop
OR
# service autofs stop
# insserv –r autofs
OR
# chkconfig autofs off