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AlmaLinux OS 9 must prevent code from being executed on file systems that are used with removable media.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

The "noexec" mount option causes the system to not 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 nonprivileged users to attain unauthorized administrative access.

ID
SV-269282r1050164_rule
Version
ALMA-09-022790
Severity
Medium
References
Updated

Remediation Templates

A Manual Procedure

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