Title

The Ubuntu operating system must accept Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

The use of PIV credentials facilitates standardization and reduces the risk of unauthorized access. DoD has mandated the use of the CAC to support identity management and personal authentication for systems covered under Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12, as well as making the CAC a primary component of layered protection for national security systems.

Check Content

Verify the Ubuntu operating system accepts Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials. Check that the "opensc-pcks11" package is installed on the system with the following command: # dpkg -l | grep opensc-pkcs11 ii opensc-pkcs11:amd64 0.15.0-1Ubuntu1 amd64 Smart card utilities with support for PKCS#15 compatible cards If the "opensc-pcks11" package is not installed, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the Ubuntu operating system to accept Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials. Install the "opensc-pkcs11" package using the following command: # sudo apt-get install opensc-pkcs11

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-215162r610931_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-215162

Group Title: SRG-OS-000376-GPOS-00161

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