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Ensure Insecure File Locking is Not Allowed

An XCCDF Rule

Description

By default the NFS server requires secure file-lock requests, which require credentials from the client in order to lock a file. Most NFS clients send credentials with file lock requests, however, there are a few clients that do not send credentials when requesting a file-lock, allowing the client to only be able to lock world-readable files. To get around this, the insecure_locks option can be used so these clients can access the desired export. This poses a security risk by potentially allowing the client access to data for which it does not have authorization. Remove any instances of the insecure_locks option from the file /etc/exports.

Rationale

Allowing insecure file locking could allow for sensitive data to be viewed or edited by an unauthorized user.

ID
xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_no_insecure_locks_exports
Severity
Medium
References
Updated