STIGQter: STIG Summary: Amazon Linux 2023 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 4 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

Amazon Linux 2023 must have the chrony package installed.

DISA Rule

SV-274022r1120054_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-274022

Group Title

SRG-OS-000355-GPOS-00143

Rule Version

AZLX-23-001050

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-004923 - Compare the internal system clocks on an organization-defined frequency with organization-defined authoritative time source.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure Amazon Linux 2023 to have the chrony package installed.

The chrony package can be installed with the following command:

$ sudo dnf install -y chrony

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Verify Amazon Linux 2023 has the chrony package installed with the following command:

$ sudo dnf list --installed chrony
Installed Packages
chrony.x86_64 4.3-1.amzn2023.0.5 @System

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

Vulnerability Number

V-274022

Documentable

False

Rule Version

AZLX-23-001050

Severity Override Guidance

Verify Amazon Linux 2023 has the chrony package installed with the following command:

$ sudo dnf list --installed chrony
Installed Packages
chrony.x86_64 4.3-1.amzn2023.0.5 @System

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

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Target Key

5700