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

OL 8 must disable kernel dumps unless needed.

DISA Rule

SV-248628r991562_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-248628

Group Title

SRG-OS-000269-GPOS-00103

Rule Version

OL08-00-010670

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

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

$ sudo systemctl disable kdump.service

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

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

$ sudo systemctl status kdump.service

kdump.service - Crash recovery kernel arming
Loaded: loaded (/usr/lib/systemd/system/kdump.service; disabled; vendor preset: enabled)
Active: failed (Result: exit-code)since Mon 2020-05-04 16:08:09 EDT; 3min ago
Main PID: 1130 (code=exited, status=0/FAILURE)

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-248628

Documentable

False

Rule Version

OL08-00-010670

Severity Override Guidance

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

$ sudo systemctl status kdump.service

kdump.service - Crash recovery kernel arming
Loaded: loaded (/usr/lib/systemd/system/kdump.service; disabled; vendor preset: enabled)
Active: failed (Result: exit-code)since Mon 2020-05-04 16:08:09 EDT; 3min ago
Main PID: 1130 (code=exited, status=0/FAILURE)

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

5416