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RHEL-09-252065 RHEL 9 libreswan package must be installed.

DISA STIG library V2R10
All changes in this version
first version loaded CAT II

Maps to IA-7 via CCI-000803

Title

RHEL 9 libreswan package must be installed.

Control

Note: If there is no operational need for Libreswan to be installed, this rule is not applicable. Verify that RHEL 9 libreswan service package is installed. Check that the libreswan service package is installed with the following command: $ dnf list --installed libreswan Example output: libreswan.x86_64 4.6-3.el9 If the "libreswan" package is not installed, this is a finding.

Discussion

Providing the ability for remote users or systems to initiate a secure VPN connection protects information when it is transmitted over a wide area network. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227, SRG-OS-000120-GPOS-00061

Related controls

CCI-000803

Fix

Install the libreswan service (if it is not already installed) with the following command: $ sudo dnf install libreswan