STIGQter: STIG Summary: Amazon Linux 2023 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 4 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

Amazon Linux 2023 must enable the SELinux targeted policy.

DISA Rule

SV-274152r1120738_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-274152

Group Title

SRG-OS-000445-GPOS-00199

Rule Version

AZLX-23-002445

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

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

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure Amazon Linux 2023 to use the targeted 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.

Check Contents

Verify Amazon Linux 2023 SELINUX is using the 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-274152

Documentable

False

Rule Version

AZLX-23-002445

Severity Override Guidance

Verify Amazon Linux 2023 SELINUX is using the 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.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5700