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

The OL 8 "/var/log/messages" file must be group-owned by root.

DISA Rule

SV-248556r958566_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-248556

Group Title

SRG-OS-000206-GPOS-00084

Rule Version

OL08-00-010230

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-001314 - Reveal error messages only to organization-defined personnel or roles.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Change the group of the file "/var/log/messages" to "root" by running the following command:

$ sudo chgrp root /var/log/messages

Check Contents

Verify the "/var/log/messages" file is group-owned by root with the following command:

$ sudo stat -c "%G" /var/log/messages

root

If "root" is not returned as a result, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-248556

Documentable

False

Rule Version

OL08-00-010230

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the "/var/log/messages" file is group-owned by root with the following command:

$ sudo stat -c "%G" /var/log/messages

root

If "root" is not returned as a result, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5416