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The RPM package management tool must cryptographically verify the authenticity of all software packages during installation.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL-06-000514 | RHEL-06-000514 | RHEL-06-000514_rule | High |
| Description |
|---|
| Ensuring all packages' cryptographic signatures are valid prior to installation ensures the provenance of the software and protects against malicious tampering. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-02-05 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-RHEL-06-000514_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify RPM signature validation is not disabled: # grep nosignature /etc/rpmrc /usr/lib/rpm/rpmrc /usr/lib/rpm/redhat/rpmrc ~root/.rpmrc If any configuration is found, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-RHEL-06-000514_fix) |
|---|
| Edit the RPM configuration files containing the "nosignature" option and remove the option. |