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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