1.1.1.5 Ensure mounting of hfsplus filesystems is disabled - modprobe

Information

The hfsplus filesystem type is a hierarchical filesystem designed to replace hfs that allows you to mount Mac OS filesystems.

Rationale:

Removing support for unneeded filesystem types reduces the local attack surface of the system. If this filesystem type is not needed, disable it.

Solution

Edit or create the file /etc/modprobe.d/CIS.conf and add the following line:

install hfsplus /bin/true

Run the following command to unload the hfsplus module:

# rmmod hfsplus

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/3738

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|CM-7b.

Plugin: Unix

Control ID: 8740299f297f98439ad9bda452be8a63f91ca41d0538624f7a21e2dba0e04a13