Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-218008 | RHEL-06-000248 | SV-218008r505923_rule | Medium |
Description |
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Synchronizing with an NTP server makes it possible to collate system logs from multiple sources or correlate computer events with real time events. Using a trusted NTP server provided by your organization is recommended. |
STIG | Date |
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-09-03 |
Check Text ( C-19489r377039_chk ) |
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A remote NTP server should be configured for time synchronization. To verify one is configured, open the following file. /etc/ntp.conf In the file, there should be a section similar to the following: # --- OUR TIMESERVERS ----- server [ntpserver] If this is not the case, this is a finding. |
Fix Text (F-19487r377040_fix) |
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To specify a remote NTP server for time synchronization, edit the file "/etc/ntp.conf". Add or correct the following lines, substituting the IP or hostname of a remote NTP server for ntpserver. server [ntpserver] This instructs the NTP software to contact that remote server to obtain time data. |