STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Oracle Linux 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 9 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

OL 8 vendor-packaged system security patches and updates must be installed and up to date.

DISA Rule

SV-248523r1184109_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-248523

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

Rule Version

OL08-00-010010

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Install the operating system patches or updated packages available from Oracle within 30 days or sooner as local policy dictates.

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Note: If the system is not an internet connected system, this requirement is not applicable.

Verify the operating system security patches and updates are installed and up to date. Updates are required to be applied with a frequency determined by the site or Program Management Office (PMO).

Obtain the list of available package security updates from Oracle. The URL for updates is https://linux.oracle.com/errata/. It is important to note that updates provided by Oracle may not be present on the system if the underlying packages are not installed.

Check that the available package security updates have been installed on the system with the following command:

$ sudo yum history list | more

Loaded plugins: langpacks, product-id, subscription-manager
ID | Command line | Date and time | Action(s) | Altered
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
70 | install aide | 2020-03-05 10:58 | Install | 1
69 | update -y | 2020-03-04 14:34 | Update | 18 EE
68 | install vlc | 2020-02-21 17:12 | Install | 21
67 | update -y | 2020-02-21 17:04 | Update | 7 EE

If package updates have not been performed on the system within the timeframe that the site/program documentation requires, this is a finding.

Typical update frequency may be overridden by Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) notifications from CYBERCOM.

If the operating system is not in compliance with the Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) process, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-248523

Documentable

False

Rule Version

OL08-00-010010

Severity Override Guidance

Note: If the system is not an internet connected system, this requirement is not applicable.

Verify the operating system security patches and updates are installed and up to date. Updates are required to be applied with a frequency determined by the site or Program Management Office (PMO).

Obtain the list of available package security updates from Oracle. The URL for updates is https://linux.oracle.com/errata/. It is important to note that updates provided by Oracle may not be present on the system if the underlying packages are not installed.

Check that the available package security updates have been installed on the system with the following command:

$ sudo yum history list | more

Loaded plugins: langpacks, product-id, subscription-manager
ID | Command line | Date and time | Action(s) | Altered
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
70 | install aide | 2020-03-05 10:58 | Install | 1
69 | update -y | 2020-03-04 14:34 | Update | 18 EE
68 | install vlc | 2020-02-21 17:12 | Install | 21
67 | update -y | 2020-02-21 17:04 | Update | 7 EE

If package updates have not been performed on the system within the timeframe that the site/program documentation requires, this is a finding.

Typical update frequency may be overridden by Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) notifications from CYBERCOM.

If the operating system is not in compliance with the Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) process, this is a finding.

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M

Target Key

5416