The Photon operating system RPM package management tool must cryptographically verify the authenticity of all software packages during installation.

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mediumV-256531SRG-OS-000366-GPOS-00153PHTN-30-000060SV-256531r982212_rule2024-12-161
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.
ℹ️ Check
At the command line, run the following command: # grep "^gpgcheck" /etc/tdnf/tdnf.conf If "gpgcheck" is not set to "1", this is a finding.
✔️ Fix
Navigate to and open: /etc/tdnf/tdnf.conf Remove any existing "gpgcheck" setting and add the following line: gpgcheck=1