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 a supported release.

DISA Rule

SV-269454r1184107_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-269454

Group Title

SRG-OS-000439-GPOS-00195

Rule Version

ALMA-09-045125

Severity

CAT I

CCI(s)

• CCI-002605 - Install security-relevant software updates within an organization-defined time period of the release of the updates.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Extended vendor support is available from TuxCare as part of the Enterprise Support for AlmaLinux product line. Access this (and the FIPS packages) by purchasing an ESU license key.

Check Contents

Verify that the version of AlmaLinux is vendor supported with the following command:

$ cat /etc/almalinux-release
AlmaLinux release 9.6 (Sage Margay)

If the installed version of AlmaLinux is not supported, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-269454

Documentable

False

Rule Version

ALMA-09-045125

Severity Override Guidance

Verify that the version of AlmaLinux is vendor supported with the following command:

$ cat /etc/almalinux-release
AlmaLinux release 9.6 (Sage Margay)

If the installed version of AlmaLinux is not supported, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5664