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

All OL 8 files and directories must have a valid group owner.

DISA Rule

SV-248647r991589_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-248647

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

Rule Version

OL08-00-010790

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000366 - Implement the security configuration settings.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Either remove all files and directories from OL 8 that do not have a valid group, or assign a valid group to all files and directories on the system with the "chgrp" command:

$ sudo chgrp <group> <file>

Check Contents

Verify all files and directories on OL 8 have a valid group with the following command:

$ sudo find / -nogroup

If any files on the system do not have an assigned group, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-248647

Documentable

False

Rule Version

OL08-00-010790

Severity Override Guidance

Verify all files and directories on OL 8 have a valid group with the following command:

$ sudo find / -nogroup

If any files on the system do not have an assigned group, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5416