STIGQter: STIG Summary: Cloud Linux AlmaLinux OS 9 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 7 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

AlmaLinux OS 9 must be configured to prevent unrestricted mail relaying.

DISA Rule

SV-269252r1050134_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-269252

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

Rule Version

ALMA-09-019490

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000366 - Implement the security configuration settings.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Modify the postfix configuration file to restrict client connections to the local network with the following command:

$ postconf -e 'smtpd_client_restrictions = permit_mynetworks,reject'

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Note: If postfix is not installed, this is Not Applicable.

Verify AlmaLinux OS 9 is configured to prevent unrestricted mail relaying with the following command:

$ postconf -n smtpd_client_restrictions

smtpd_client_restrictions = permit_mynetworks,reject

If the "smtpd_client_restrictions" parameter contains any entries other than "permit_mynetworks" and "reject", and the additional entries have not been documented with the information system security officer (ISSO), this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-269252

Documentable

False

Rule Version

ALMA-09-019490

Severity Override Guidance

Note: If postfix is not installed, this is Not Applicable.

Verify AlmaLinux OS 9 is configured to prevent unrestricted mail relaying with the following command:

$ postconf -n smtpd_client_restrictions

smtpd_client_restrictions = permit_mynetworks,reject

If the "smtpd_client_restrictions" parameter contains any entries other than "permit_mynetworks" and "reject", and the additional entries have not been documented with the information system security officer (ISSO), this is a finding.

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Target Key

5664