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

OL 9 must have the chrony package installed.

DISA Rule

SV-271501r1091215_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-271501

Group Title

SRG-OS-000355-GPOS-00143

Rule Version

OL09-00-000310

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-004923 - Compare the internal system clocks on an organization-defined frequency with organization-defined authoritative time source.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Install the chrony package with the following command:

$ sudo dnf install -y chrony

Check Contents

Verify that OL 9 has the chrony package installed with the following command:

$ dnf list --installed chrony
Installed Packages
chrony.x86_64 4.5-1.0.2.el9 @ol9_baseos_latest

If the chrony package is not installed, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-271501

Documentable

False

Rule Version

OL09-00-000310

Severity Override Guidance

Verify that OL 9 has the chrony package installed with the following command:

$ dnf list --installed chrony
Installed Packages
chrony.x86_64 4.5-1.0.2.el9 @ol9_baseos_latest

If the chrony package is not installed, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5680