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

A File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server package must not be installed unless mission essential on OL 8.

DISA Rule

SV-248903r991589_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-248903

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

Rule Version

OL08-00-040360

Severity

CAT I

CCI(s)

• CCI-000366 - Implement the security configuration settings.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Document the FTP server package with the ISSO as an operational requirement or remove it from the system with the following command:

$ sudo yum remove vsftpd

Check Contents

Verify an FTP server has not been installed on the system with the following commands:

$ sudo yum list installed | grep ftpd

vsftpd-3.0.3.el8.x86_64.rpm

If an FTP server is installed and is not documented with the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) as an operational requirement, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-248903

Documentable

False

Rule Version

OL08-00-040360

Severity Override Guidance

Verify an FTP server has not been installed on the system with the following commands:

$ sudo yum list installed | grep ftpd

vsftpd-3.0.3.el8.x86_64.rpm

If an FTP server is installed and is not documented with the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) as an operational requirement, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5416