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

The OL 8 audit system must audit local events.

DISA Rule

SV-248729r991589_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-248729

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

Rule Version

OL08-00-030061

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure OL 8 to audit local events on the system.

Add or update the following line in "/etc/audit/auditd.conf" file:

local_events = yes

Check Contents

Verify the OL 8 Audit Daemon is configured to include local events, with the following command:

$ sudo grep local_events /etc/audit/auditd.conf

local_events = yes

If the value of the "local_events" option is not set to "yes", or the line is commented out, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-248729

Documentable

False

Rule Version

OL08-00-030061

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the OL 8 Audit Daemon is configured to include local events, with the following command:

$ sudo grep local_events /etc/audit/auditd.conf

local_events = yes

If the value of the "local_events" option is not set to "yes", or the line is commented out, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5416