The system must have USB disabled unless needed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-240414 | VRAU-SL-000455 | SV-240414r670983_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-43647r670981_chk ) |
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| If the system needs USB, this vulnerability is not applicable. Check if the directory /proc/bus/usb exists. If the directory /proc/bus/usb exists, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-43606r670982_fix) |
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| Edit the grub bootloader file /boot/grub/menu.lst by appending the "nousb" parameter to the kernel boot line. |