The system must not use removable media as the boot loader.

From Oracle Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-63121r1_rule The system must not use removable media as the boot loader.

Vulnerability discussion

Malicious users with removable boot media can gain access to a system configured to use removable media as the boot loader.

Check content

Ask the SA if the system uses removable media for the boot loader. If it does, this is a finding.

Fix text

Configure the system to use a bootloader installed on fixed media.

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