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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN008800-ESXI5-PNF | GEN008800-ESXI5-PNF | GEN008800-ESXI5-PNF_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. Permanent not a finding - Patches are cryptographically signed by Vmware and/or partners and verified by default prior to installation. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESXi v5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-01-15 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-GEN008800-ESXI5-PNF_chk ) |
|---|
| ESXi supports this requirement and cannot be configured to be out of compliance. This is a permanent not a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-GEN008800-ESXI5-PNF_fix) |
|---|
| This requirement is permanent not a finding. No fix is required. |