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AlmaLinux OS 9 must mount /dev/shm with the noexec option.

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-269315r1050197_rule
Version
ALMA-09-026640
Severity
Medium
References
Updated

Remediation Templates

A Manual Procedure

Modify "/etc/fstab" to use the "noexec" option on the "/dev/shm" file system.