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RHEL 9 crypto policy files must match files shipped with the operating system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-258235 | RHEL-09-672015 | SV-258235r959006_rule | High |
| Description |
|---|
| The RHEL 9 package "crypto-policies" defines the cryptography policies for the system. If the files are changed from those shipped with the operating system, it may be possible for RHEL 9 to use cryptographic functions that are not FIPS 140-3 approved. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000478-GPOS-00223, SRG-OS-000396-GPOS-00176 |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-06-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-61976r926690_chk ) |
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| Verify that the RHEL 9 package "crypto-policies" has not been modified with the following command: $ rpm -V crypto-policies If the command has any output, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-61900r926691_fix) |
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| Reinstall the crypto-policies package to remove any modifications. $ sudo dnf reinstall crypto-policies |