STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Canonical Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 9 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

Ubuntu 22.04 LTS must not have the "ntp" package installed.

DISA Rule

SV-260481r991589_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-260481

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

Rule Version

UBTU-22-215025

Severity

CAT III

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Uninstall the "ntp" package by using the following command:

$ sudo dpkg -P --force-all ntp

Check Contents

Verify that the "ntp" package is not installed by using the following command:

$ dpkg -l | grep ntp

If the "ntp" package is installed, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-260481

Documentable

False

Rule Version

UBTU-22-215025

Severity Override Guidance

Verify that the "ntp" package is not installed by using the following command:

$ dpkg -l | grep ntp

If the "ntp" package is installed, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5594