| name | cis-ubuntu1604-v200-1-1-19 |
| description | Ensure nodev option set on removable media partitions |
| category | cis-storage |
| version | 2.0.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["cis","ubuntu","linux","ubuntu-16.04","filesystem","removable-media","nodev","mount-option"] |
| cis_id | 1.1.19 |
| cis_benchmark | CIS Ubuntu Linux 16.04 LTS Benchmark v2.0.0 |
| tech_stack | ["ubuntu","linux"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | [] |
| prerequisites | [] |
| severity_boost | {} |
Ensure nodev option set on removable media partitions
Description
The nodev mount option specifies that the filesystem cannot contain special devices.
Rationale
Removable media containing character and block special devices could be used to circumvent security controls by allowing non-root users to access sensitive device files such as /dev/kmem or the raw disk partitions.
Impact
None noted.
Audit Procedure
Command Line
mount
Expected Result
Verify that the nodev option is set on all removable media partitions.
Remediation
Command Line
Default Value
Not set by default.
References
- CIS Controls Version 7 - 5.1 Establish Secure Configurations: Maintain documented, standard security configuration standards for all authorized operating systems and software.
Profile
Level 1 - Server / Level 1 - Workstation, Assessment: Manual