Check: GEN003620
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z STIG:
GEN003620
(in versions v1 r12 through v1 r9)
Title
A separate file system must be used for user home directories (such as /home or an equivalent). (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 /home path is a separate filesystem. # grep "/home " /etc/fstab If no result is returned, /home is not on a separate filesystem this is a finding.
Fix Text
Migrate the /home (or equivalent) path onto a separate file system.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-45739r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-12003
Group Title: GEN003620
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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 |