Check: GEN003621
AIX 6.1 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE:
GEN003621
(in versions v1 r14 through v1 r10)
Title
The system must use a separate file system for /var. (Cat III impact)
Discussion
The use of separate file systems for different paths can protect the system from failures resulting from a file system becoming full or failing.
Check Content
Determine if the /var path is a separate file system. # df -k /var If /var is not on its own file system, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Migrate the /var path onto a separate file system.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-38871r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-23736
Group Title: GEN003621
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-001208 |
The organization partitions the information system into components residing in separate physical domains (or environments) as deemed necessary. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| No controls are assigned to this check |