Check: APSC-DV-003100
Application Security and Development STIG:
APSC-DV-003100
(in versions v5 r3 through v4 r2)
Title
The application must use encryption to implement key exchange and authenticate endpoints prior to establishing a communication channel for key exchange. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
If the application does not use encryption and authenticate endpoints prior to establishing a communication channel and prior to transmitting encryption keys, these keys may be intercepted, and could be used to decrypt the traffic of the current session, leading to potential loss or compromise of DoD data.
Check Content
If the application does not implement key exchange, this check is not applicable. Identify all application or supporting infrastructure features using key exchange. Verify the application is using FIPS-140-2 validated cryptographic modules for encryption of keys during key exchange. If the application does not implement encryption for key exchange, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Use encryption for key exchange.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-222641r879887_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-222641
Group Title: SRG-APP-000516
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000201 |
The organization protects authenticators commensurate with the security category of the information to which use of the authenticator permits access. |
| CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |