cis-ubuntu1204-v110-2-18

DevOps & Security

Disable Mounting of cramfs Filesystems

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2.18 Disable Mounting of cramfs Filesystems (Not Scored)

Profile Applicability

Level 2

Description

The cramfs filesystem type is a compressed read-only Linux filesystem embedded in small footprint systems. A cramfs image can be used without having to first decompress the image.

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 cramfs
/sbin/lsmod | grep cramfs

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 cramfs /bin/true

Default Value

By default, the cramfs module is available for loading.

References

CIS Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Server Benchmark v1.1.0

Profile

Level 2 - Not Scored