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The file integrity tool must use FIPS 140-2 approved cryptographic hashes for validating file contents.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22509 | GEN006575 | SV-26861r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| File integrity tools often use cryptographic hashes for verifying that file contents have not been altered. These hashes must be FIPS 140-2 approved. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Draft AIX Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2011-08-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-27831r1_chk ) |
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| If using AIDE, verify the configuration contains the "sha256" or "sha512" options for all monitored files and directories. If one of these options is not present, this is a finding. If using a different file integrity tool, check the configuration per tool documentation. |
| Fix Text (F-24103r1_fix) |
|---|
| If using AIDE, edit the configuration and add the "sha512" option for all monitored files and directories. If using a different file integrity tool, configure FIPS 140-2 approved cryptographic hashes per the tool's documentation. |