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Oracle Linux 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-OS-000364-GPOS-00151
The Oracle Linux operating system must not allow removable media to be used as the boot loader unless approved.
The Oracle Linux operating system must not allow removable media to be used as the boot loader unless approved.
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The Oracle Linux operating system must not allow removable media to be used as the boot loader unless approved.
Medium Severity
<VulnDiscussion>Malicious users with removable boot media can gain access to a system configured to use removable media as the boot loader. If removable media is designed to be used as the boot loader, the requirement must be documented with the information system security officer (ISSO).</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>