OL 8 file systems must not execute binary files on removable media.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
<VulnDiscussion>The "noexec" mount option causes the system not to execute binary files. This option must be used for mounting any file system not containing approved binary files, as they may be incompatible. Executing files from untrusted file systems increases the opportunity for unprivileged users to attain unauthorized administrative access.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
- ID
- SV-248622r779432_rule
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation - Manual Procedure
Configure the "/etc/fstab" to use the "noexec" option on file systems that are associated with removable media.