CIS Ubuntu 14.04 LTS - 1.1.18 Ensure nosuid option set on removable media partitions

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Ensure nosuid option is set on removable media partitions to prevent privileged programs

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1.1.18 Ensure nosuid option set on removable media partitions (Not Scored)

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Level 1 - Server
Level 1 - Workstation

Description

The nosuid mount option specifies that the filesystem cannot contain setuid files.

Rationale

Setting this option on a file system prevents users from introducing privileged programs onto the system and allowing non-root users to execute them.

Audit Procedure

# Run the following command and verify that the nosuid option is set on all
# removable media partitions:
mount

Expected Result

All removable media partitions should have the nosuid option set.

Remediation

# Edit the /etc/fstab file and add nosuid to the fourth field (mounting options)
# of all removable media partitions. Look for entries that have mount points
# that contain words such as floppy or cdrom.
# See the fstab(5) manual page for more information.

Default Value

By default, the nosuid option is not set on removable media partitions.

References

CIS Ubuntu Linux 14.04 LTS Benchmark v2.1.0

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