STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Canonical Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 6 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS must not have the "ntp" package installed.

DISA Rule

SV-270646r1068358_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-270646

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

Rule Version

UBTU-24-100020

Severity

CAT III

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Uninstall the "ntp" package using the following command:

$ sudo apt remove ntp

If there are additional configuration files on the system that must be removed, the following command can be used instead:

$ sudo apt-get purge ntp

Check Contents

Verify the "ntp" package is not installed with the following command:

$ dpkg -l | grep ntp

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

Vulnerability Number

V-270646

Documentable

False

Rule Version

UBTU-24-100020

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the "ntp" package is not installed with the following command:

$ dpkg -l | grep ntp

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

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5673