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-256530 | PHTN-30-000059 | SV-256530r982212_rule | CCI-001749 | medium |
| Description | ||||
| Installation of any nontrusted 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 7.0 vCenter Appliance Photon OS Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-12-16 | |||
Details
Check Text (C-256530r982212_chk)
At the command line, run 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-60148r887263_fix)
Open the file containing "nosignature" with a text editor and remove the option.