{"description": "<tt>systemd-timesyncd</tt> server configuration should have RootDistanceMaxSec is\nlisted in accordance with local policy. This setting describes the maximum estimated\ntime required for a packet to travel to the server connected.", "rationale": "Configuring <tt>systemd-timesyncd</tt> RootDistanceMaxSec ensures time synchronization\nis using servers that are close enough to the client.", "severity": "medium", "references": {"pcidss": ["Req-10.4.3"]}, "control_references": {}, "components": [], "identifiers": {}, "ocil_clause": "a remote time server RootDistanceMaxSec is not configured", "ocil": "Review /etc/systemd/timesyncd.conf and ensure that the RootDistanceMaxSec\nconfiguration is listed and in accordance with local policy.", "oval_external_content": null, "fixtext": "", "checktext": "", "vuldiscussion": "", "srg_requirement": "", "warnings": [], "conflicts": [], "requires": [], "policy_specific_content": {}, "platform": "package[systemd]", "platforms": ["package[systemd]"], "sce_metadata": {}, "inherited_platforms": ["system_with_kernel"], "cpe_platform_names": ["package_systemd"], "inherited_cpe_platform_names": ["system_with_kernel"], "bash_conditional": null, "fixes": {}, "title": "Configure Systemd Timesyncd Root Distance Servers", "definition_location": "/aptdata/openscap/scap-security-guide/linux_os/guide/services/ntp/service_timesyncd_root_distance_configured/rule.yml", "template": null}