The system must verify that package updates are digitally signed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-219997 | SOL-11.1-020020 | SV-219997r1016296_rule | Medium |
| Description |
| Digitally signed packages ensure that the source of the package can be identified. |
| STIG | Date |
| Solaris 11 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-11-25 |
Details
| Check Text (C-21707r372520_chk) |
| Determine what the signature policy is for pkg publishers: # pkg property | grep signature-policy Check that output produces: signature-policy verify If the output does not confirm that signature-policy verify is active, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-21706r372521_fix) |
| The Software Installation Profile is required. Configure the package system to ensure that digital signatures are verified. # pfexec pkg set-property signature-policy verify |