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

The graphical display manager must not be installed on OL 8 unless approved.

DISA Rule

SV-248898r991589_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-248898

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

Rule Version

OL08-00-040320

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000366 - Implement the security configuration settings.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Document the requirement for a display server with the ISSO or remove the related packages with the following example command:

$ sudo rpm -e xorg-x11-server-common

Check Contents

Verify that if the system has a display server installed, it is authorized.

Check for the display server package with the following example command:

$ sudo rpm -qa | grep xorg | grep server

Ask the System Administrator if use of the display server is an operational requirement.

If the use of a display server on the system is not documented with the Information System Security Officer (ISSO), this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-248898

Documentable

False

Rule Version

OL08-00-040320

Severity Override Guidance

Verify that if the system has a display server installed, it is authorized.

Check for the display server package with the following example command:

$ sudo rpm -qa | grep xorg | grep server

Ask the System Administrator if use of the display server is an operational requirement.

If the use of a display server on the system is not documented with the Information System Security Officer (ISSO), this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5416