AlmaLinux OS 9 must not have the cups package installed.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium | V-269339 | SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049 | ALMA-09-029390 | SV-269339r1050221_rule | 2026-02-27 | 1 |
Description
The cups package provides printer drivers as well as a print server, webserver, and discovery mechanisms. Removing the package reduces the potential attack surface.
ℹ️ Check
Verify that the cups package is not installed with the following command:
$ dnf list –installed cups
Error: No matching Packages to list
If the "cups" package is installed, this is a finding.
✔️ Fix
Remove the cups package with the following command:
$ dnf remove cups