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Canonical Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-OS-000378-GPOS-00163
The Ubuntu operating system must disable automatic mounting of Universal Serial Bus (USB) mass storage driver.
The Ubuntu operating system must disable automatic mounting of Universal Serial Bus (USB) mass storage driver.
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The Ubuntu operating system must disable automatic mounting of Universal Serial Bus (USB) mass storage driver.
Medium Severity
<VulnDiscussion>Without authenticating devices, unidentified or unknown devices may be introduced, thereby facilitating malicious activity. Peripherals include, but are not limited to, such devices as flash drives, external storage, and printers.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>