The system must use a separate file system for /tmp.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-38455 | RHEL-06-000001 | SV-50255r1_rule | Low |
| Description |
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| The "/tmp" partition is used as temporary storage by many programs. Placing "/tmp" in its own partition enables the setting of more restrictive mount options, which can help protect programs which use it. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-09-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-43387r1_fix) |
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| The "/tmp" directory is a world-writable directory used for temporary file storage. Ensure it has its own partition or logical volume at installation time, or migrate it using LVM. |