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 have the "chrony" package installed.

DISA Rule

SV-270664r1068359_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-270664

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

Rule Version

UBTU-24-100700

Severity

CAT III

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Install the "chrony" network time protocol package using the following command:

$ sudo apt install -y chrony

Check Contents

Verify the "chrony" package is installed using the following command:

$ dpkg -l | grep chrony
ii chrony 4.5-1ubuntu4.1 amd64 Versatile implementation of the Network Time Protocol

If the "chrony" package is not installed, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-270664

Documentable

False

Rule Version

UBTU-24-100700

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the "chrony" package is installed using the following command:

$ dpkg -l | grep chrony
ii chrony 4.5-1ubuntu4.1 amd64 Versatile implementation of the Network Time Protocol

If the "chrony" package is not installed, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5673