# Cis Ubuntu1604 V200 1 1 1 5

> Ensure mounting of hfsplus filesystems is disabled

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- Updated: 2026-09-17
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# Ensure mounting of hfsplus filesystems is disabled

## Description

The hfsplus filesystem type is a hierarchical filesystem designed to replace hfs that allows you to mount Mac OS filesystems.

## Rationale

Removing support for unneeded filesystem types reduces the local attack surface of the system. If this filesystem type is not needed, disable it.

## Impact

None noted.

## Audit Procedure

### Command Line

```bash
# modprobe -n -v hfsplus | grep -E '(hfsplus|install)'
# lsmod | grep hfsplus
```

## Expected Result

```
install /bin/true
```

The `lsmod` command should return no output.

## Remediation

### Command Line

```bash
# Edit or create a file in the /etc/modprobe.d/ directory ending in .conf
# Example: vi /etc/modprobe.d/hfsplus.conf
# and add the following line:
install hfsplus /bin/true

# Run the following command to unload the hfsplus module:
rmmod hfsplus
```

## Default Value

Not disabled by default.

## References

- CIS Controls Version 7 - 5.1 Establish Secure Configurations: Maintain documented, standard security configuration standards for all authorized operating systems and software.

## Profile

Level 1 - Server / Level 1 - Workstation, Assessment: Automated