The system must use a separate file system for /var.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-23736 | GEN003621 | SV-45743r1_rule | 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 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-09-19 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-43103r1_chk ) |
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| Determine if the /var path is a separate filesystem. # grep "/var " /etc/fstab If no result is returned, /var is not on a separate filesystem this is a finding |
| Fix Text (F-39142r1_fix) |
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| Migrate the /var path onto a separate file system. |