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The Oracle Linux operating system must be configured so that all system device files are correctly labeled to prevent unauthorized modification.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

If an unauthorized or modified device is allowed to exist on the system, there is the possibility the system may perform unintended or unauthorized operations.

ID
SV-221740r991589_rule
Version
OL07-00-020900
Severity
Medium
References
Updated

Remediation Templates

A Manual Procedure

Run the following command to determine which package owns the device file:

# rpm -qf <filename>

The package can be reinstalled from a yum repository using the command: