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XCCDF
Guide to the Secure Configuration of Oracle Linux 7
System Settings
File Permissions and Masks
Restrict Partition Mount Options
Add noexec Option to Removable Media Partitions
Add noexec Option to Removable Media Partitions
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Add noexec Option to Removable Media Partitions
Medium Severity
The
noexec
mount option prevents the direct execution of binaries on the mounted filesystem. Preventing the direct execution of binaries from removable media (such as a USB key) provides a defense against malicious software that may be present on such untrusted media. Add the
noexec
option to the fourth column of
/etc/fstab
for the line which controls mounting of any removable media partitions.