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

The rsyslog service on AlmaLinux OS 9 must be active.

DISA Rule

SV-269518r1050401_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-269518

Group Title

SRG-OS-000342-GPOS-00133

Rule Version

ALMA-09-053150

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-001851 - Transfer audit logs per organization-defined frequency to a different system, system component, or media than the system or system component conducting the logging.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

To enable the rsyslog service, run the following command:

$ systemctl enable --now rsyslog

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Verify that "rsyslog" is active with the following command:

$ systemctl status rsyslog
rsyslog.service - System Logging Service
Loaded: loaded (/usr/lib/systemd/system/rsyslog.service; enabled; preset: enabled)
Active: active (running) since Mon 2024-03-04 10:10:08 UTC; 3h 20min ago

If the rsyslog service is not active, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-269518

Documentable

False

Rule Version

ALMA-09-053150

Severity Override Guidance

Verify that "rsyslog" is active with the following command:

$ systemctl status rsyslog
rsyslog.service - System Logging Service
Loaded: loaded (/usr/lib/systemd/system/rsyslog.service; enabled; preset: enabled)
Active: active (running) since Mon 2024-03-04 10:10:08 UTC; 3h 20min ago

If the rsyslog service is not active, this is a finding.

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Target Key

5664