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		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-60205r887262_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.