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Ensure /tmp is on a separate filesystem
separate-filesystem-tmp · RHEL ≥ 9 · 1 impl
Description
The /tmp directory must be on a separate filesystem or logical volume to prevent temporary files from filling the root filesystem.
Rationale
A separate filesystem for /tmp prevents temporary files from consuming all available disk space on the root filesystem, which could cause system instability.
Check → Remediate
Checkcommand
findmnt --noheadings /tmp
- expected_exit:
- 0
Remediatemanual
Framework references
STIG
V-257844
NIST 800-53
CM-6
Live verification
rhel9:check
#filesystem#partitioning#storage