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OL 8 must not have the "tuned" package installed if not required for operational support.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-248906 | OL08-00-040390 | SV-248906r780284_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| "Tuned" is a daemon that uses "udev" to monitor connected devices and statically and dynamically tunes system settings according to a selected profile. Disabling the "tuned" package protects the system against exploitation of any flaws in its implementation. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-02-19 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-52340r780282_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine if the "tuned" package is installed with the following command: $ sudo yum list installed tuned If the "tuned" package is installed, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-52294r780283_fix) |
|---|
| Configure OL 8 to disable non-essential capabilities by removing the "tuned" package from the system with the following command: $ sudo yum remove tuned |