RHEL 9 must use a separate file system for /var/tmp.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
<VulnDiscussion>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.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
- ID
- SV-257848r925531_rule
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation - Manual Procedure
Migrate the "/var/tmp" path onto a separate file system.