Check: CD12-00-012800
Crunchy Data PostgreSQL STIG:
CD12-00-012800
(in versions v2 r2 through v2 r1)
Title
The DBMS must be configured on a platform that has a NIST certified FIPS 140-2 or 140-3 installation of OpenSSL. (Cat I impact)
Discussion
PostgreSQL uses OpenSSL for the underlying encryption layer. It must be installed on an operating system that contains a certified FIPS 140-2 or 140-3 distribution of OpenSSL. For other operating systems, users must obtain or build their own FIPS 140 OpenSSL libraries.
Check Content
If the deployment incorporates a custom build of the operating system and PostgreSQL guaranteeing the use of FIPS 140-2 or 140-3 compliant OpenSSL, this is not a finding. If PostgreSQL is not installed on an OS found in the CMVP (https://csrc.nist.gov/projects/cryptographic-module-validation-program/validated-modules), this is a finding. If FIPS encryption is not enabled, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Install PostgreSQL with FIPS-compliant cryptography enabled on an OS found in the CMVP (https://csrc.nist.gov/projects/cryptographic-module-validation-program/validated-modules) or by other means, ensure that FIPS 140-2 or 140-3 certified OpenSSL libraries are used by the DBMS.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-233623r879616_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-233623
Group Title: SRG-APP-000179-DB-000114
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000803 |
The information system implements mechanisms for authentication to a cryptographic module that meet the requirements of applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, standards, and guidance for such authentication. |
Controls
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| IA-7 |
Cryptographic Module Authentication |