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Assessment Title
Rule Text
AlmaLinux OS 9 must mount /var with the nodev option.
Description
Discussion Text
The "nodev" mount option causes the system to not interpret character or block special devices. Executing character or block special devices from untrusted file systems increases the opportunity for nonprivileged users to attain unauthorized administrative access.
The only legitimate location for device files is the "/dev" directory located on the root partition, with the exception of chroot jails if implemented.
The only legitimate location for device files is the "/dev" directory located on the root partition, with the exception of chroot jails if implemented.
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