STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro (SLEM) 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 4 Benchmark Date: 01 Apr 2026:

SLEM 5 must not have network interfaces in promiscuous mode unless approved and documented.

DISA Rule

SV-261312r996406_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-261312

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

Rule Version

SLEM-05-252015

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure SLEM 5 network interfaces to turn off promiscuous mode unless approved by the ISSO and documented.

Set the promiscuous mode of an interface to off with the following command:

> sudo ip link set dev <devicename> promisc off

Check Contents

Verify SLEM 5 network interfaces are not in promiscuous mode with the following command:

> ip link | grep -i promisc

If network interfaces are found on the system in promiscuous mode and their use has not been approved by the ISSO and documented, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-261312

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SLEM-05-252015

Severity Override Guidance

Verify SLEM 5 network interfaces are not in promiscuous mode with the following command:

> ip link | grep -i promisc

If network interfaces are found on the system in promiscuous mode and their use has not been approved by the ISSO and documented, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5596