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

There must be no .shosts files on AlmaLinux OS 9.

DISA Rule

SV-269257r1050139_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-269257

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

Rule Version

ALMA-09-020040

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

CCI-000366 - Implement the security configuration settings.

Weight

Fix Recommendation

Remove any found ".shosts" files from the system.

$ rm /[path]/[to]/[file]/.shosts

Check Contents

Verify there are no ".shosts" files on AlmaLinux OS 9 with the following command:

$ find / -name .shosts

If a ".shosts" file is found, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-269257

Documentable

False

Rule Version

ALMA-09-020040

Severity Override Guidance

Verify there are no ".shosts" files on AlmaLinux OS 9 with the following command:

$ find / -name .shosts

If a ".shosts" file is found, this is a finding.

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Target Key

5664