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# Ensure /tmp Located On Separate Partition
 
## Description{% #description %}

The `/tmp` directory is a world-writable directory used for temporary file storage. Ensure it has its own partition or logical volume at installation time, or migrate it using LVM.

## Rationale{% #rationale %}

The `/tmp` partition is used as temporary storage by many programs. Placing `/tmp` in its own partition enables the setting of more restrictive mount options, which can help protect programs which use it.