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

OL 9 must enable FIPS mode.

DISA Rule

SV-271454r1092458_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-271454

Group Title

SRG-OS-000033-GPOS-00014

Rule Version

OL09-00-000070

Severity

CAT I

CCI(s)

CCI-000068 - Implement cryptographic mechanisms to protect the confidentiality of remote access sessions.
CCI-000877 - Employ strong authentication in the establishment of nonlocal maintenance and diagnostic sessions.
CCI-002450 - Implement organization-defined types of cryptography for each specified cryptography use.
CCI-002418 - Protect the confidentiality and/or integrity of transmitted information.

Weight

Fix Recommendation

Configure OL 9 to implement FIPS mode with the following command:

$ sudo fips-mode-setup --enable

Reboot the system for the changes to take effect.

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Verify that OL 9 is in FIPS mode with the following command:

$ fips-mode-setup --check
FIPS mode is enabled.

If FIPS mode is not enabled, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-271454

Documentable

False

Rule Version

OL09-00-000070

Severity Override Guidance

Verify that OL 9 is in FIPS mode with the following command:

$ fips-mode-setup --check
FIPS mode is enabled.

If FIPS mode is not enabled, this is a finding.

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Target Key

5680