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

OL 8 must have the USBGuard installed.

DISA Rule

SV-248862r986387_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-248862

Group Title

SRG-OS-000378-GPOS-00163

Rule Version

OL08-00-040139

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-001958 - Authenticate organization-defined devices and/or types of devices before establishing a local, remote, and/or network connection.
• CCI-003959 - Prohibit the use or connection of unauthorized hardware components.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Install the USBGuard package with the following command:

$ sudo yum install usbguard.x86_64

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Verify USBGuard is installed on the operating system with the following command:

$ sudo yum list installed usbguard

Installed Packages
usbguard.x86_64 0.7.8-7.el8 @ol8_appstream

If the USBGuard package is not installed, ask the SA to indicate how unauthorized peripherals are being blocked.
If there is no evidence that unauthorized peripherals are being blocked before establishing a connection, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-248862

Documentable

False

Rule Version

OL08-00-040139

Severity Override Guidance

Verify USBGuard is installed on the operating system with the following command:

$ sudo yum list installed usbguard

Installed Packages
usbguard.x86_64 0.7.8-7.el8 @ol8_appstream

If the USBGuard package is not installed, ask the SA to indicate how unauthorized peripherals are being blocked.
If there is no evidence that unauthorized peripherals are being blocked before establishing a connection, this is a finding.

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Target Key

5416