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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-239134 | PHTN-67-000063 | SV-239134r675210_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. This requirement ensures the software has not been tampered with and has been provided by a trusted vendor. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware vSphere 6.7 Photon OS Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-01-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-42345r675208_chk ) |
|---|
| At the command line, execute the following command: # grep "^gpgcheck" /etc/tdnf/tdnf.conf If "gpgcheck" is not set to "1", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-42304r675209_fix) |
|---|
| Open /etc/tdnf/tdnf.conf with a text editor. Remove any existing gpgcheck setting and add the following line: gpgcheck=1 |