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

OL 8 must resolve audit information before writing to disk.

DISA Rule

SV-248731r991589_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-248731

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

Rule Version

OL08-00-030063

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure OL 8 to resolve audit information before writing to disk by adding the following line to the "/etc/audit/auditd.conf" file and add or update the "log_format" option:

log_format = ENRICHED

The audit daemon must be restarted for changes to take effect.

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Verify the OL 8 audit daemon is configured to resolve audit information before writing to disk, with the following command:

$ sudo grep "log_format" /etc/audit/auditd.conf

log_format = ENRICHED

If the "log_format" option is not "ENRICHED", or the line is commented out, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-248731

Documentable

False

Rule Version

OL08-00-030063

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the OL 8 audit daemon is configured to resolve audit information before writing to disk, with the following command:

$ sudo grep "log_format" /etc/audit/auditd.conf

log_format = ENRICHED

If the "log_format" option is not "ENRICHED", or the line is commented out, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5416