AlmaLinux OS 9 must use a file integrity tool that is configured to use FIPS 140-3-approved cryptographic hashes for validating file contents and directories.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
File integrity tools use cryptographic hashes for verifying file contents and directories have not been altered. These hashes must be FIPS 140-3 approved cryptographic hashes.
- ID
- SV-269240r1050122_rule
- Version
- ALMA-09-018170
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation Templates
A Manual Procedure
Configure the file integrity tool to use FIPS 140-3 cryptographic hashes for validating file and directory contents.
If AIDE is installed, ensure the "sha512" rule is present on all uncommented file and directory selection lists. Exclude any log files, or files expected to change frequently, to reduce unnecessary notifications.