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

AlmaLinux OS 9 wireless network adapters must be disabled.

DISA Rule

SV-269441r1050324_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-269441

Group Title

SRG-OS-000481-GPOS-00481

Rule Version

ALMA-09-043250

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

CCI-002418 - Protect the confidentiality and/or integrity of transmitted information.
CCI-001444 - Protect wireless access to the system using encryption.
CCI-001443 - Protect wireless access to the system using authentication of users and/or devices.

Weight

Fix Recommendation

Configure the system to disable all wireless network interfaces with the following command:

$ nmcli radio all off

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Note: If the system does not have physical wireless network radios, this requirement is Not Applicable.

Verify there are no wireless interfaces configured on the system with the following commands:

$ nmcli radio all

WIFI-HW WIFI WWAN-HW WWAN
enabled enabled missing disabled

$ nmcli device status

DEVICE TYPE STATE CONNECTION
wlp2s0 wifi connected cafe
lo loopback connected (externally) lo
p2p-dev-wlp2s0 wifi-p2p disconnected --
enp3s0f2 ethernet unavailable --

If a wireless interface is configured and has not been documented and approved by the information system security officer (ISSO), this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-269441

Documentable

False

Rule Version

ALMA-09-043250

Severity Override Guidance

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Target Key

5664