Check: GEN008800
SOLARIS 9 SPARC STIG:
GEN008800
(in version v1 r12)
Title
The system package management tool must cryptographically verify the authenticity of software packages during installation. (Cat III impact)
Discussion
To prevent the installation of software from unauthorized sources, the system package management tool must use cryptographic algorithms to verify the packages are authentic.
Check Content
Fix Text
Edit /var/sadm/install/admin/default and set the authentication setting to quit.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-26991r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22588
Group Title: GEN008800
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000351 |
The organization defines critical software programs that the information system will prevent from being installed if such software programs are not signed with a recognized and approved certificate. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| No controls are assigned to this check |