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

OL 9 must have the openssh-clients package installed.

DISA Rule

SV-271488r1091176_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-271488

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

Rule Version

OL09-00-000260

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000366 - Implement the security configuration settings.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Install the openssh-clients package with the following command:

$ sudo dnf install -y openssh-clients

Check Contents

Verify that OL 9 has the openssh-clients package installed with the following command:

$ dnf list --installed openssh-clients
Installed Packages
openssh-clients.x86_64 8.7p1-38.0.2.el9_4.4 @ol9_baseos_latest

If the openssh-clients package is not installed, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-271488

Documentable

False

Rule Version

OL09-00-000260

Severity Override Guidance

Verify that OL 9 has the openssh-clients package installed with the following command:

$ dnf list --installed openssh-clients
Installed Packages
openssh-clients.x86_64 8.7p1-38.0.2.el9_4.4 @ol9_baseos_latest

If the openssh-clients package is not installed, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5680