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Ensure /home is on a separate filesystem
separate-filesystem-home · RHEL ≥ 8 · 1 impl
Description
The /home directory must be on a separate filesystem or logical volume to prevent user data from filling the root filesystem.
Rationale
A separate filesystem for /home prevents users from consuming all available disk space on the root filesystem, which could cause system instability or denial of service.
Check → Remediate
Checkcommand
findmnt --noheadings /home
- expected_exit:
- 0
Remediatemanual
Framework references
STIG
V-257843
NIST 800-53
CM-6
Live verification
rhel9:check
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