Check: SLES-12-010590
SLES 12 STIG:
SLES-12-010590
(in versions v3 r2 through v1 r1)
Title
The SUSE operating system must disable the file system automounter unless required. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Automatically mounting file systems permits easy introduction of unknown devices, thereby facilitating malicious activity. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000114-GPOS-00059, SRG-OS-000378-GPOS-00163, SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227
Check Content
Verify the SUSE operating system disables the ability to automount devices. Check to see if automounter service is active with the following command: # systemctl status autofs autofs.service - Automounts filesystems on demand Loaded: loaded (/usr/lib/systemd/system/autofs.service; disabled) Active: inactive (dead) If the "autofs" status is set to "active" and is not documented with the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) as an operational requirement, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure the SUSE operating system to disable the ability to automount devices. Turn off the automount service with the following command: # systemctl stop autofs # systemctl disable autofs If "autofs" is required for Network File System (NFS), it must be documented with the ISSO.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-217156r958498_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-217156
Group Title: SRG-OS-000114-GPOS-00059
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000366 |
Implement the security configuration settings. |
| CCI-000778 |
Uniquely identify organization-defined devices and/or types of devices before establishing a local, remote, and/or network connection. |
| CCI-001958 |
Authenticate organization-defined devices and/or types of devices before establishing a local, remote, and/or network connection. |