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V-274057

CAT I (High)

Amazon Linux 2023 must enable FIPS mode.

Rule ID

SV-274057r1120159_rule

STIG

Amazon Linux 2023 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V1R3

CCIs

CCI-000068, CCI-000877, CCI-002450, CCI-002418

Discussion

Use of weak or untested encryption algorithms undermines the purposes of utilizing encryption to protect data. Amazon Linux 2023 must implement cryptographic modules adhering to the higher standards approved by the federal government since this provides assurance they have been tested and validated. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000033-GPOS-00014, SRG-OS-000125-GPOS-00065, SRG-OS-000396-GPOS-00176, SRG-OS-000423-GPOS-00187, SRG-OS-000478-GPOS-00223

Check Content

Verify Amazon Linux 2023 is in FIPS mode with the following command:

$ sudo fips-mode-setup --check
FIPS mode is enabled.

If FIPS mode is not enabled, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure Amazon Linux 2023 to implement FIPS mode with the following commands:

$ sudo fips-mode-setup --enable

Reboot the system for the changes to take effect.