The Photon operating system YUM repository must cryptographically verify the authenticity of all software packages during installation.
Overview
Finding ID
Version
Rule ID
IA Controls
Severity
V-256532
PHTN-30-000061
SV-256532r982212_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. Cryptographically verifying the authenticity of all software packages during installation ensures the software has not been tampered with and has been provided by a trusted vendor.