1.213 ALMA-09-026970

Information

AlmaLinux OS 9 must mount /tmp with the noexec option.

GROUP ID: V-269318
RULE ID: SV-269318r1050200

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.

Solution

Modify "/etc/fstab" to use the "noexec" option on the "/tmp" directory.

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/27039