The Riverbed NetProfiler must be configured to obtain its public key certificates from an appropriate certificate policy through an approved service provider.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium | V-256094 | SRG-APP-000516-NDM-000344 | RINP-DM-000061 | SV-256094r997792_rule | 2024-08-27 | 2 |
Description
For user certificates, each organization obtains certificates from an approved, shared service provider, as required by OMB policy. For federal agencies operating a legacy public key infrastructure cross-certified with the Federal Bridge Certification Authority at medium assurance or higher, this certification authority will suffice.
ℹ️ Check
Go to Configuration >> Appliance Security >> Encryption Key Management.
Under the "Local Credentials" tab, look for the "Apache SSL certificate".
Under the "Action" column, click the drop-down menu and select "View Certificate".
Verify the Privacy Enhanced Mail (PEM) format for the certificate and key match the certification authority-provided certificate and the certificate is signed by a DOD-approved certificate authority.
If this is not true, this is a finding.
✔️ Fix
Go to Configuration >> Appliance Security >> Encryption Key Management.
Under the "Local Credentials" tab, look for the "Apache SSL certificate".
Under the "Action" column, click the drop-down menu and select "Change Key/Cert".
Paste the private key and certificate in PEM format and click "Save".
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