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Ensure /var/log is on a separate filesystem
separate-filesystem-var-log · RHEL ≥ 8 · 1 impl
Description
The /var/log directory must be on a separate filesystem or logical volume to prevent log data from filling the /var or root filesystem.
Rationale
A separate filesystem for /var/log prevents log data from consuming all available disk space, which could cause loss of audit records or system instability.
Check → Remediate
Checkcommand
findmnt --noheadings /var/log
- expected_exit:
- 0
Remediatemanual
Framework references
STIG
V-257846
NIST 800-53
CM-6AU-4
Live verification
rhel9:check
#filesystem#partitioning#storage#logging