The system must have USB Mass Storage disabled unless needed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-240413 | VRAU-SL-000450 | SV-240413r670980_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| USB is a common computer peripheral interface. USB devices may include storage devices that could be used to install malicious software on a system or exfiltrate data. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware vRealize Automation 7.x SLES Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-06-24 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-43646r670978_chk ) |
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| If the system needs USB storage, this vulnerability is not applicable. Check if "usb-storage" is prevented from loading: # grep "install usb-storage /bin/true" /etc/modprobe.conf /etc/modprobe.conf.local /etc/modprobe.d/* If no results are returned, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-43605r670979_fix) |
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| Prevent the "usb-storage" module from loading: # echo "install usb-storage /bin/true" >> /etc/modprobe.conf.local |