Check: RHEL-09-671010
RHEL 9 STIG:
RHEL-09-671010
(in versions v1 r3 through v1 r1)
Title
RHEL 9 must enable FIPS mode. (Cat I impact)
Discussion
Use of weak or untested encryption algorithms undermines the purposes of utilizing encryption to protect data. The operating system must implement cryptographic modules adhering to the higher standards approved by the federal government since this provides assurance they have been tested and validated. This includes NIST FIPS-validated cryptography for the following: Provisioning digital signatures, generating cryptographic hashes, and to protect data requiring data-at-rest protections in accordance with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, and standards. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000033-GPOS-00014, SRG-OS-000125-GPOS-00065, SRG-OS-000396-GPOS-00176, SRG-OS-000423-GPOS-00187, SRG-OS-000478-GPOS-00223
Check Content
Verify that RHEL 9 is in FIPS mode with the following command: $ sudo fips-mode-setup --check FIPS mode is enabled. If FIPS mode is not enabled, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure the operating system to implement FIPS mode with the following command $ sudo fips-mode-setup --enable Reboot the system for the changes to take effect.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-258230r926677_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-258230
Group Title: SRG-OS-000033-GPOS-00014
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000068 |
The information system implements cryptographic mechanisms to protect the confidentiality of remote access sessions. |
| CCI-000877 |
The organization employs strong authenticators in the establishment of nonlocal maintenance and diagnostic sessions. |
| CCI-002418 |
The information system protects the confidentiality and/or integrity of transmitted information. |
| CCI-002450 |
The information system implements organization-defined cryptographic uses and type of cryptography required for each use in accordance with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, and standards. |