cis-ubuntu1604-v200-1-2-1

name	cis-ubuntu1604-v200-1-2-1
description	Ensure package manager repositories are configured
category	cis-storage
version	2.0.0
author	cyberstrike-official
tags	["cis","ubuntu","linux","ubuntu-16.04","package-manager","repositories","patch-management"]
cis_id	1.2.1
cis_benchmark	CIS Ubuntu Linux 16.04 LTS Benchmark v2.0.0
tech_stack	["ubuntu","linux"]
cwe_ids	[]
chains_with	[]
prerequisites	[]
severity_boost	{}

CIS Ubuntu Linux 16.04 LTS Benchmark v2.0.0 - 1.2.1

Profile Applicability

• Level 1 - Server
• Level 1 - Workstation

Description

Systems need to have package manager repositories configured to ensure they receive the latest patches and updates.

Rationale

If a system's package repositories are misconfigured important patches may not be identified or a rogue repository could introduce compromised software.

Audit Procedure

Command Line

Run the following command and verify package repositories are configured correctly:

apt-cache policy

Expected Result

Verify that package repositories are configured correctly per site policy.

Remediation

Command Line

Configure your package manager repositories according to site policy.

Default Value

Not applicable.

References

None.

CIS Controls

Controls Version	Control
v7	3.4 Deploy Automated Operating System Patch Management Tools
v7	3.5 Deploy Automated Software Patch Management Tools

Assessment Status

Manual