STIGQter: STIG Summary: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

RHEL 10 must have the "libreswan" package installed.

DISA Rule

SV-280996r1195385_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-280996

Group Title

SRG-OS-000120-GPOS-00061

Rule Version

RHEL-10-200680

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000803 - Implement mechanisms for authentication to a cryptographic module that meet the requirements of applicable laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, standards, and guidance for such authentication.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure RHEL 10 to have the "libreswan" service package installed with the following command:

$ sudo dnf -y install libreswan

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Note: If there is no operational need for Libreswan to be installed, this rule is not applicable.

Verify RHEL 10 has the "libreswan" service package installed with the following command:

$ sudo dnf list --installed libreswan
Installed Packages
libreswan.x86_64 5.2-1.el10_0 @AppStream

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

Vulnerability Number

V-280996

Documentable

False

Rule Version

RHEL-10-200680

Severity Override Guidance

Note: If there is no operational need for Libreswan to be installed, this rule is not applicable.

Verify RHEL 10 has the "libreswan" service package installed with the following command:

$ sudo dnf list --installed libreswan
Installed Packages
libreswan.x86_64 5.2-1.el10_0 @AppStream

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

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Target Key

5733