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The system package management tool must cryptographically verify the authenticity of software packages during installation.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-227986 | GEN008800 | SV-227986r505926_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| To prevent the installation of software from unauthorized sources, the system package management tool must use cryptographic algorithms to verify the packages are authentic. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 10 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-09-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-30148r490417_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify package signature validation is not disabled. # grep "authentication=quit" /var/sadm/install/admin/default If no configuration is returned, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-30136r490418_fix) |
|---|
| Edit /var/sadm/install/admin/default and set the authentication setting to quit. |