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RHEL 9 must have the chrony package installed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-257943 | RHEL-09-252010 | SV-257943r997065_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Inaccurate time stamps make it more difficult to correlate events and can lead to an inaccurate analysis. Determining the correct time a particular event occurred on a system is critical when conducting forensic analysis and investigating system events. Sources outside the configured acceptable allowance (drift) may be inaccurate. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-06-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-61684r925814_chk ) |
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| Verify that RHEL 9 has the chrony package installed with the following command: $ sudo dnf list --installed chrony Example output: chrony.x86_64 4.1-3.el9 If the "chrony" package is not installed, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-61608r925815_fix) |
|---|
| The chrony package can be installed with the following command: $ sudo dnf install chrony |