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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-OS-000366-GPOS-00153
RHEL 9 must check the GPG signature of locally installed software packages before installation.
RHEL 9 must check the GPG signature of locally installed software packages before installation.
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RHEL 9 must check the GPG signature of locally installed software packages before installation.
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<VulnDiscussion>Changes to any software components can have significant effects on the overall security of the operating system. This requirement ensures the software has not been tampered with and that it has been provided by a trusted vendor. All software packages must be signed with a cryptographic key recognized and approved by the organization. Verifying the authenticity of software prior to installation validates the integrity of the software package received from a vendor. This verifies the software has not been tampered with and that it has been provided by a trusted vendor.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>