The Network File System (NFS) server must not allow remote root access.

From Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of GEN005880

Associated with IA controls: EBRP-1

Associated with: CCI-000225

SV-37859r1_rule The Network File System (NFS) server must not allow remote root access.

Vulnerability discussion

If the NFS server allows root access to local file systems from remote hosts, this access could be used to compromise the system.

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Fix text

Edit the "/etc/exports" file and add "root_squash" (or "all_squash") and remove "no_root_squash".

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