RHEL 9 must use a separate file system for /var/tmp.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-257848 | RHEL-09-231035 | SV-257848r925531_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The "/var/tmp" partition is used as temporary storage by many programs. Placing "/var/tmp" in its own partition enables the setting of more restrictive mount options, which can help protect programs that use it. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-12-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-61589r925529_chk ) |
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| Verify that a separate file system/partition has been created for "/var/tmp" with the following command: $ mount | grep /var/tmp UUID=c274f65f-c5b5-4379-b017-bee96feb7a34 /var/log xfs noatime 1 2 If a separate entry for "/var/tmp" is not in use, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-61513r925530_fix) |
|---|
| Migrate the "/var/tmp" path onto a separate file system. |