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 produce audit records containing information to establish the identity of any individual or process associated with the event.

DISA Rule

SV-269468r1050351_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-269468

Group Title

SRG-OS-000255-GPOS-00096

Rule Version

ALMA-09-046880

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-001487 - Ensure that audit records containing information that establishes the identity of any individuals, subjects, or objects/entities associated with the event.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Edit the /etc/audit/auditd.conf file and add or update the "log_format" option:

log_format = ENRICHED

The audit daemon must be restarted for changes to take effect.

Check Contents

Verify that the AlmaLinux OS 9 audit system is configured to resolve audit information before writing to disk with the following command:

$ grep log_format /etc/audit/auditd.conf

log_format = ENRICHED

If the "log_format" option is not "ENRICHED", or the line is commented out, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-269468

Documentable

False

Rule Version

ALMA-09-046880

Severity Override Guidance

Verify that the AlmaLinux OS 9 audit system is configured to resolve audit information before writing to disk with the following command:

$ grep log_format /etc/audit/auditd.conf

log_format = ENRICHED

If the "log_format" option is not "ENRICHED", or the line is commented out, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5664