STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Canonical Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 3 Benchmark Date: 23 Apr 2021:

The Ubuntu operating system must implement NIST FIPS-validated cryptography to protect classified information and for the following: to provision digital signatures, to generate cryptographic hashes, and to protect unclassified information requiring confidentiality and cryptographic protection in accordance with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, and standards.

DISA Rule

SV-219151r610963_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-219151

Group Title

SRG-OS-000478-GPOS-00223

Rule Version

UBTU-18-010005

Severity

CAT I

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the system to run in FIPS mode. Add "fips=1" to the kernel parameter during the Ubuntu operating systems install.

Enabling a FIPS mode on a pre-existing system involves a number of modifications to the Ubuntu operating system. Refer to the Ubuntu Server 18.04 FIPS 140-2 security policy document for instructions. A subscription to the "Ubuntu Advantage" plan is required in order to obtain the FIPS Kernel cryptographic modules and enable FIPS.

Check Contents

Verify the system is configured to run in FIPS mode.

Check that the system is configured to run in FIPS mode with the following command:

# grep -i 1 /proc/sys/crypto/fips_enabled
1

If a value of "1" is not returned, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-219151

Documentable

False

Rule Version

UBTU-18-010005

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the system is configured to run in FIPS mode.

Check that the system is configured to run in FIPS mode with the following command:

# grep -i 1 /proc/sys/crypto/fips_enabled
1

If a value of "1" is not returned, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4055

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