The Photon operating system RPM package management tool must cryptographically verify the authenticity of all software packages during installation.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-239133	PHTN-67-000062	SV-239133r675207_rule		Medium

Description
Installation of any non-trusted software, patches, service packs, device drivers, or operating system components can significantly affect the overall security of the operating system. Ensuring all packages' cryptographic signatures are valid prior to installation ensures the provenance of the software and protects against malicious tampering.

STIG	Date
VMware vSphere 6.7 Photon OS Security Technical Implementation Guide	2022-01-03

Details

Check Text ( C-42344r675205_chk )
At the command line, execute the following command: # grep -s nosignature /usr/lib/rpm/rpmrc /etc/rpmrc ~root/.rpmrc If the command returns any output, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-42303r675206_fix)
Open the file containing "nosignature" with a text editor and remove the option.