TOSS 5 must have the USBGuard package installed.

The USBguard-daemon is the main component of the USBGuard software framework. It runs as a service in the background and enforces the USB device authorization policy for all USB devices. The policy is defined by a set of rules using a rule language described in the "usbguard-rules.conf" file. The policy and the authorization state of USB devices can be modified during runtime using the usbguard tool.

The system administrator (SA) must work with the site information system security officer (ISSO) to determine a list of authorized peripherals and establish rules within the USBGuard software framework to allow only authorized devices.

Satisfies: SRG-OS-000378-GPOS-00163, SRG-OS-000690-GPOS-00140

Verify USBGuard is installed on the operating system using the following command:

$ sudo dnf list installed usbguard

usbguard.x86_64 1.0.0-10.el9_1.2 @rhel-9-for-x86_64-appstream-rpms

If the USBGuard package is not installed, ask the SA to indicate how unauthorized peripherals are blocked.

If there is no evidence that unauthorized peripherals are blocked before establishing a connection, this is a finding.

Install the usbguard package using the following command:

$ sudo dnf install usbguard