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

OL 8 must disable core dump backtraces.

DISA Rule

SV-248633r1156672_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-248633

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

Rule Version

OL08-00-010675

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000366 - Implement the security configuration settings.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure OL 8 to disable core dump backtraces.

Add or modify the following line in "/etc/systemd/coredump.conf":

ProcessSizeMax=0

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Note: If kernel dumps are disabled in accordance with OL08-00-010671, this requirement is not applicable.

Verify OL 8 disables core dump backtraces by issuing the following command:

$ sudo grep -i ProcessSizeMax /etc/systemd/coredump.conf

ProcessSizeMax=0

If the "ProcessSizeMax" item is missing or commented out or the value is anything other than "0", and the need for core dumps is not documented with the information system security officer (ISSO) as an operational requirement for all domains that have the "core" item assigned, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-248633

Documentable

False

Rule Version

OL08-00-010675

Severity Override Guidance

Note: If kernel dumps are disabled in accordance with OL08-00-010671, this requirement is not applicable.

Verify OL 8 disables core dump backtraces by issuing the following command:

$ sudo grep -i ProcessSizeMax /etc/systemd/coredump.conf

ProcessSizeMax=0

If the "ProcessSizeMax" item is missing or commented out or the value is anything other than "0", and the need for core dumps is not documented with the information system security officer (ISSO) as an operational requirement for all domains that have the "core" item assigned, this is a finding.

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Target Key

5416