Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-22589 | GEN008820 | SV-26992r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
Description |
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System package management tools can obtain a list of updates and patches from a package repository and make this information available to the SA for review and action. Using a package repository outside of the organization's control presents a risk of malicious packages being introduced. |
STIG | Date |
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-01-09 |
Check Text ( C-27935r1_chk ) |
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Verify the YUM service is enabled. # service yum-updatesd status If the service is enabled, this is a finding. |
Fix Text (F-24258r1_fix) |
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Disable the yum service. # chkconfig yum-updatesd off ; service yum-updatesd stop |