# Cis Ubuntu1604 V200 1 1 14

> Ensure /var/tmp partition includes the noexec option

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# Ensure /var/tmp partition includes the noexec option

## Description

The noexec mount option specifies that the filesystem cannot contain executable binaries.

## Rationale

Since the /var/tmp filesystem is only intended for temporary file storage, set this option to ensure that users cannot run executable binaries from /var/tmp.

## Impact

None noted.

## Audit Procedure

### Command Line

```bash
# If a /var/tmp partition exists, verify that the noexec option is set.
# Run the following command and verify that nothing is returned:
findmnt -n /var/tmp | grep -v noexec
```

## Expected Result

No output should be returned.

## Remediation

### Command Line

```bash
# Edit the /etc/fstab file and add noexec to the fourth field (mounting options) for the /var/tmp partition.
# See the fstab(5) manual page for more information.
# Run the following command to remount /var/tmp:
mount -o remount,nosuid,nodev,noexec /var/tmp
```

## Default Value

Not set by default.

## References

- CIS Controls Version 7 - 2.6 Address unapproved software: Ensure that unauthorized software is either removed or the inventory is updated in a timely manner.

## Profile

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