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

The OL 8 lastlog command must be group-owned by root.

DISA Rule

SV-248707r958566_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-248707

Group Title

SRG-OS-000206-GPOS-00084

Rule Version

OL08-00-020264

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

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

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the "lastlog" command for OL 8 to be group-owned by root with the following command:

$ sudo chgrp root /usr/bin/lastlog

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Verify the "lastlog" command is group-owned by root with the following command:

$ sudo ls -l /usr/bin/lastlog

-rwxr-x---. 1 root root 21200 Nov 4 22:51 /usr/bin/lastlog

If the "lastlog" command is not group-owned by root, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-248707

Documentable

False

Rule Version

OL08-00-020264

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the "lastlog" command is group-owned by root with the following command:

$ sudo ls -l /usr/bin/lastlog

-rwxr-x---. 1 root root 21200 Nov 4 22:51 /usr/bin/lastlog

If the "lastlog" command is not group-owned by root, this is a finding.

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Target Key

5416