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

OL 8 must prevent system daemons from using Kerberos for authentication.

DISA Rule

SV-248545r971535_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-248545

Group Title

SRG-OS-000120-GPOS-00061

Rule Version

OL08-00-010161

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000803 - Implement mechanisms for authentication to a cryptographic module that meet the requirements of applicable laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, standards, and guidance for such authentication.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure OL 8 to prevent system daemons from using Kerberos for authentication.

Remove any files with the .keytab extension from the operating system.

Check Contents

Verify that OL 8 prevents system daemons from using Kerberos for authentication.

If the system is a server using krb5-server-1.17-18.el8.x86_64 or newer, this requirement is not applicable.

If the system is a workstation using krb5-workstation-1.17-18.el8.x86_64 or newer, this requirement is not applicable.

Check if there are available keytabs with the following command:

$ sudo ls -al /etc/*.keytab

If this command produces any file(s), this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-248545

Documentable

False

Rule Version

OL08-00-010161

Severity Override Guidance

Verify that OL 8 prevents system daemons from using Kerberos for authentication.

If the system is a server using krb5-server-1.17-18.el8.x86_64 or newer, this requirement is not applicable.

If the system is a workstation using krb5-workstation-1.17-18.el8.x86_64 or newer, this requirement is not applicable.

Check if there are available keytabs with the following command:

$ sudo ls -al /etc/*.keytab

If this command produces any file(s), this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5416