STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 8 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

RHEL 8 must disable kernel dumps unless needed.

DISA Rule

SV-230310r1155383_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-230310

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

Rule Version

RHEL-08-010670

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

If kernel core dumps are not required, disable the "kdump" service with the following command:

# systemctl disable kdump.service

If kernel core dumps are required, document the need with the ISSO.

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Verify RHEL 8 kernel core dumps are disabled unless needed with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl status kdump.service

o kdump.service - Crash recovery kernel arming
Loaded: loaded (/usr/lib/systemd/system/kdump.service; disabled; vendor preset: enabled)
Active: inactive (dead)

If the "kdump" service is active, ask the system administrator if the use of the service is required and documented with the information system security officer (ISSO).

If the service is active and is not documented, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-230310

Documentable

False

Rule Version

RHEL-08-010670

Severity Override Guidance

Verify RHEL 8 kernel core dumps are disabled unless needed with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl status kdump.service

o kdump.service - Crash recovery kernel arming
Loaded: loaded (/usr/lib/systemd/system/kdump.service; disabled; vendor preset: enabled)
Active: inactive (dead)

If the "kdump" service is active, ask the system administrator if the use of the service is required and documented with the information system security officer (ISSO).

If the service is active and is not documented, this is a finding.

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Target Key

2921