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 enable the SELinux targeted policy.

DISA Rule

SV-269455r1050338_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-269455

Group Title

SRG-OS-000445-GPOS-00199

Rule Version

ALMA-09-045230

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-002696 - Verify correct operation of organization-defined security functions.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure AlmaLinux OS 9 to use the targeted SELINUX policy.

Edit the file "/etc/selinux/config" and add or modify the following line:

SELINUXTYPE=targeted

A reboot is required for the changes to take effect.

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Verify the SELinux on AlmaLinux OS 9 is using the targeted policy with the following command:

$ sestatus | grep policy

Loaded policy name: targeted

If the loaded policy name is not "targeted", this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-269455

Documentable

False

Rule Version

ALMA-09-045230

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the SELinux on AlmaLinux OS 9 is using the targeted policy with the following command:

$ sestatus | grep policy

Loaded policy name: targeted

If the loaded policy name is not "targeted", this is a finding.

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Target Key

5664