Title

Automated file system mounting tools must not be enabled unless needed. (Cat III impact)

Discussion

Automated file system mounting tools may provide unprivileged users with the ability to access local media and network shares. If this access is not necessary for the system’s operation, it must be disabled to reduce the risk of unauthorized access to these resources.

Check Content

Determine if the system uses automated file system mounting tools (such as autofs or automount). If it does, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Disable the automated file system mounting tools.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-26252r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-22577

Group Title: GEN008440

Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.