OL08-00-010019 - OL 8 must ensure cryptographic verification of vendor software packages.

Information

Cryptographic verification of vendor software packages ensures that all software packages are obtained from a valid source and protects against spoofing that could lead to installation of malware on the system. Oracle cryptographically signs all software packages, which includes updates, with a GPG key to verify that they are valid.

Solution

Install Oracle package-signing key on the system and verify its fingerprint matches vendor value.

Insert OL 8 installation disc or attach OL 8 installation image to the system. Mount the disc or image to make the contents accessible inside the system.

Assuming the mounted location is '/media/cdrom', use the following command to copy Oracle GPG key file onto the system:

$ sudo cp /media/cdrom/RPM-GPG-KEY-oracle /etc/pki/rpm-gpg/

Import Oracle GPG keys from key file into system keyring:

$ sudo rpm --import /etc/pki/rpm-gpg/RPM-GPG-KEY-oracle

Using the steps listed in the Check Text, confirm the newly imported key shows as installed on the system and verify its fingerprint matches vendor value.

See Also

https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_Oracle_Linux_8_V2R1_STIG.zip

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|CM-5(3), CAT|II, CCI|CCI-003992, Rule-ID|SV-256978r986384_rule, STIG-ID|OL08-00-010019, Vuln-ID|V-256978

Plugin: Unix

Control ID: 6f356fc244f0515e12aea7b699060dd7aac7e0fbd7bee939f71fa410a0ad3066