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AlmaLinux OS 9 must prevent special devices on file systems that are used with removable media.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

The "nodev" mount option causes the system not to interpret character or block special devices. Executing character or blocking special devices from untrusted file systems increases the opportunity for nonprivileged users to attain unauthorized administrative access.

ID
SV-269281r1050163_rule
Version
ALMA-09-022680
Severity
Medium
References
Updated

Remediation Templates

A Manual Procedure

Configure the "/etc/fstab" to use the "nodev" option on file systems that are associated with removable media.