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The system package management tool must not automatically obtain updates.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-22589 GEN008820 SV-26264r1_rule ECSC-1 Low
Description
System package management tools can obtain a list of updates and patches from a package repository and make this information available to the SA for review and action. Using a package repository outside of the organization's control, presents a risk that malicious packages could be introduced.
STIG Date
Solaris 9 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2013-01-10

Details

Check Text ( C-29324r1_chk )
Determine if the system package management tool is configured to automatically obtain updated packages. If it is, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-26356r1_fix)
Configure the system package management tool not to automatically obtain updates.