STIGQter: STIG Summary: Oracle Linux 9 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 6 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

OL 9 must use a separate file system for /var.

DISA Rule

SV-271435r1091017_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-271435

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

Rule Version

OL09-00-000005

Severity

CAT III

CCI(s)

• CCI-000366 - Implement the security configuration settings.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Migrate the "/var" path onto a separate file system.

Check Contents

Verify that OL 9 uses a separate file system/partition for "/var" with the following command:

$ mount | grep /var
UUID=c274f65f-c5b5-4481-b007-bee96feb8b05 /var xfs noatime 1 2

If a separate entry for "/var" is not in use, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-271435

Documentable

False

Rule Version

OL09-00-000005

Severity Override Guidance

Verify that OL 9 uses a separate file system/partition for "/var" with the following command:

$ mount | grep /var
UUID=c274f65f-c5b5-4481-b007-bee96feb8b05 /var xfs noatime 1 2

If a separate entry for "/var" is not in use, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5680