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

The krb5-server package must not be installed on OL 8.

DISA Rule

SV-248547r971535_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-248547

Group Title

SRG-OS-000120-GPOS-00061

Rule Version

OL08-00-010163

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

Document the krb5-server package with the ISSO as an operational requirement or remove it from the system with the following command:

$ sudo yum remove krb5-server

Check Contents

Verify the krb5-server package has not been installed on the system with the following commands:

If the system is a workstation or is using krb5-server-1.17-18.el8.x86_64 or newer, this is Not Applicable

$ sudo yum list installed krb5-server

krb5-server.x86_64 1.17-9.el8 repository

If the krb5-server package is installed and is not documented with the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) as an operational requirement, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-248547

Documentable

False

Rule Version

OL08-00-010163

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the krb5-server package has not been installed on the system with the following commands:

If the system is a workstation or is using krb5-server-1.17-18.el8.x86_64 or newer, this is Not Applicable

$ sudo yum list installed krb5-server

krb5-server.x86_64 1.17-9.el8 repository

If the krb5-server package is installed and is not documented with the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) as an operational requirement, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5416