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Disable ATM kernel module

kmod-disable-atm · RHEL ≥ 8 · 1 impl

Description

The ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) kernel module must be disabled. ATM is an obsolete networking protocol.

Rationale

Disabling unused kernel modules reduces the kernel attack surface and eliminates potential vulnerabilities.

Check → Remediate

Checkkernel_module_state
name:
atm
state:
disabled
Remediatekernel_module_disable
name:
atm

Framework references

CIS

rhel8 3.2.1rhel10 3.2.1

STIG

V-257804 / RHEL-09-213045V-230494

NIST 800-53

CM-7

Live verification

rhel8:checkrhel9:check
#kernel#module#atm#attack-surface