Check: GEN008820
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z STIG:
GEN008820
(in versions v1 r12 through v1 r9)
Title
The system package management tool must not automatically obtain updates. (Cat III impact)
Discussion
System package management tools can obtain a list of updates and patches from a package repository and make this information available to the SA for review and action. Using a package repository outside of the organization's control presents a risk of malicious packages being introduced.
Check Content
Check for the existence of a cron job called opensuse.org-online_update # find /etc/cron* -name opensuse* If a symlink or executable script is found, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Disable the Automatic Online Update option using YaST. # /sbin/yast2 online_update_configuration Uncheck the “Automatic Online Update” selection. Select “Finish” to exit If /etc/<cron directory>/opensuse.org-online_update still exists, remove it manually rm /etc/<cron directory>/opensuse.org-online_update
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-46084r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22589
Group Title: GEN008820
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-001233 |
The organization employs automated mechanisms on an organization-defined frequency to determine the state of information system components with regard to flaw remediation. |
Controls
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| SI-2 (2) |
Automated Flaw Remediation Status |