The system package management tool must not automatically obtain updates.

From Oracle Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-001233

SV-63025r1_rule The system package management tool must not automatically obtain updates.

Vulnerability discussion

System package management tools can obtain a list of updates and patches from a package repository and make this information available to the SA for review and action. Using a package repository outside of the organization's control presents a risk of malicious packages being introduced.

Check content

Verify the YUM service is enabled. # service yum-updatesd status If the service is enabled, this is a finding.

Fix text

Disable the yum service. # chkconfig yum-updatesd off ; service yum-updatesd stop

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