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

OL 9 must be configured so that the pcscd socket is active.

DISA Rule

SV-271516r1208722_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-271516

Group Title

SRG-OS-000375-GPOS-00160

Rule Version

OL09-00-000401

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

CCI-004046 - Implement multi-factor authentication for local; network; and/or remote access to privileged accounts; and/or non-privileged accounts such that one of the factors is provided by a device separate from the system gaining access.

Weight

Fix Recommendation

Enable the pcscd socket by running the following command:

$ sudo systemctl enable --now pcscd.socket

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Verify that OL 9 pcscd socket is active with the following command:

$ systemctl is-active pcscd.socket
active

If the pcscd socket is not active, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-271516

Documentable

False

Rule Version

OL09-00-000401

Severity Override Guidance

Verify that OL 9 pcscd socket is active with the following command:

$ systemctl is-active pcscd.socket
active

If the pcscd socket is not active, this is a finding.

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Target Key

5680