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

OL 9 must enable the SELinux targeted policy.

DISA Rule

SV-271453r1091071_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-271453

Group Title

SRG-OS-000445-GPOS-00199

Rule Version

OL09-00-000065

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

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

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure OL 9 to use the targetd 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 that OL 9 enables the SELinux 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-271453

Documentable

False

Rule Version

OL09-00-000065

Severity Override Guidance

Verify that OL 9 enables the SELinux 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

5680