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Disable DCCP kernel module

kmod-disable-dccp · RHEL ≥ 8 · 1 impl

Description

The Datagram Congestion Control Protocol (DCCP) kernel module should be disabled if not required.

Rationale

DCCP is a transport protocol that is rarely used on most systems. Disabling unused protocols reduces the attack surface and potential for exploitation of protocol vulnerabilities.

Check → Remediate

Checkkernel_module_state
name:
dccp
state:
disabled
Remediatekernel_module_disable
name:
dccp

Framework references

CIS

rhel9 3.2.1rhel10 3.2.3rhel8 3.2.3

NIST 800-53

CM-7

Live verification

rhel10:checkrhel8:checkrhel9:check
#kernel-module#dccp#network#attack-surface#stig