cis-ubuntu1204-v110-2-22

name	cis-ubuntu1204-v110-2-22
description	Disable Mounting of hfsplus Filesystems
category	cis-os-hardening
version	1.1.0
author	cyberstrike-official
tags	["cis","ubuntu",12.04,"linux","filesystem","hfsplus","kernel-module","attack-surface"]
cis_id	2.22
cis_benchmark	CIS Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Server Benchmark v1.1.0
tech_stack	["ubuntu","linux"]
cwe_ids	[]
chains_with	[]
prerequisites	[]
severity_boost	{}

2.22 Disable Mounting of hfsplus Filesystems (Not Scored)

Profile Applicability

• Level 2

Description

The hfsplus filesystem type is a hierarchical filesystem designed to replace hfs that allows you to mount Mac OS filesystems.

Rationale

Removing support for unneeded filesystem types reduces the local attack surface of the server. If this filesystem type is not needed, disable it.

Audit Procedure

Using Command Line

/sbin/modprobe -n -v hfsplus
/sbin/lsmod | grep hfsplus

Expected Result

The first command should output install /bin/true. The second command should produce no output (module not loaded).

Remediation

Using Command Line

Edit or create the file /etc/modprobe.d/CIS.conf and add the following line:

install hfsplus /bin/true

Default Value

By default, the hfsplus module is available for loading.

References

• CIS Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Server Benchmark v1.1.0

Profile

Level 2 - Not Scored