AlmaLinux OS 9 must be a supported release.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-269454 | ALMA-09-045125 | SV-269454r1184107_rule | CCI-002605 | high |
| Description | ||||
| Security flaws with operating systems are discovered daily. Vendors are constantly updating and patching their products to address newly discovered security vulnerabilities. Organizations (including any contractor to the organization) are required to promptly install security-relevant software updates (e.g., patches, service packs, and hot fixes). Flaws discovered during security assessments, continuous monitoring, incident response activities, or information system error handling must also be addressed expeditiously. End Of Life dates for AlmaLinux OS 9 releases are as follows: Active/Full Support: 31 May 2027. Security only/Maintenance Support: 31 May 2032. | ||||
| STIG | Date | |||
| Cloud Linux AlmaLinux OS 9 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2026-02-27 | |||
Related Frameworks
5 paths across 3 frameworks
Related Frameworks
NIST 800-531 mapping
SI-2
1.00
- DISA · V1R6 · disa_xccdf · related
- DISA · 2025-01-23 · disa_cci_list · equivalent
NIST 800-1713 mappings
3.14.1
1.00
- DISA · V1R6 · disa_xccdf · related
- DISA · 2025-01-23 · disa_cci_list · equivalent
- NIST · Rev 2 (Feb 2020, errata Jan 2021) · nist_800_171_app_d · equivalent
3.14.2
1.00
- DISA · V1R6 · disa_xccdf · related
- DISA · 2025-01-23 · disa_cci_list · equivalent
- NIST · Rev 2 (Feb 2020, errata Jan 2021) · nist_800_171_app_d · equivalent
3.14.3
1.00
- DISA · V1R6 · disa_xccdf · related
- DISA · 2025-01-23 · disa_cci_list · equivalent
- NIST · Rev 2 (Feb 2020, errata Jan 2021) · nist_800_171_app_d · equivalent
CCI1 mapping
CCI-002605
1.00
- DISA · V1R6 · disa_xccdf · related
Details
Check Text (C-269454r1184107_chk)
Verify that the version of AlmaLinux is vendor supported with the following command:
$ cat /etc/almalinux-release
AlmaLinux release 9.6 (Sage Margay)
If the installed version of AlmaLinux is not supported, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-73386r1134831_fix)
Extended vendor support is available from TuxCare as part of the Enterprise Support for AlmaLinux product line. Access this (and the FIPS packages) by purchasing an ESU license key.