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

OL 8 must not have the "tuned" package installed if not required for operational support.

DISA Rule

SV-248906r991589_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-248906

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

Rule Version

OL08-00-040390

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

CCI-000366 - Implement the security configuration settings.

Weight

Fix Recommendation

Configure OL 8 to disable non-essential capabilities by removing the "tuned" package from the system with the following command:

$ sudo yum remove tuned

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Determine if the "tuned" package is installed with the following command:

$ sudo yum list installed tuned

If the "tuned" package is installed, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-248906

Documentable

False

Rule Version

OL08-00-040390

Severity Override Guidance

Determine if the "tuned" package is installed with the following command:

$ sudo yum list installed tuned

If the "tuned" package is installed, this is a finding.

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Target Key

5416