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The system package management tool must cryptographically verify the authenticity of all software packages during installation.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-38487 | RHEL-06-000015 | SV-50288r1_rule | Low |
| 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 | 2017-01-27 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-43433r1_fix) |
|---|
| To ensure signature checking is not disabled for any repos, remove any lines from files in "/etc/yum.repos.d" of the form: gpgcheck=0 |