Check: SRG-APP-000427-DNS-000060
Domain Name System (DNS) SRG:
SRG-APP-000427-DNS-000060
(in versions v3 r2 through v2 r4)
Title
If the DNS server is using SIG(0), the DNS server implementation must only allow the use of DoD PKI-established certificate authorities for verification of the establishment of protected transactions. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Untrusted Certificate Authorities (CA) can issue certificates, but they may be issued by organizations or individuals that seek to compromise DoD systems or by organizations with insufficient security controls. If the CA used for verifying the certificate is not a DoD-approved CA, trust of this CA has not been established. The DoD will only accept PKI certificates obtained from a DoD-approved internal or external certificate authority. Reliance on CAs for the establishment of secure sessions includes, for example, the use of SSL/TLS certificates. SIG(0) relies on PKI-based authentication, so if SIG(0) is being used, this requirement is applicable.
Check Content
If the DNS server is using SIG(0), review the DNS server implementation configuration to determine if the DNS server only allows the use of DoD PKI-established certificate authorities for verification of the establishment of protected transactions. If the DNS server allows the use of other certificate authorities, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure the DNS server to only allow the use of DoD PKI-established certificate authorities for verification of the establishment of protected transactions.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-205213r879798_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-205213
Group Title: SRG-APP-000427
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-002470 |
The information system only allows the use of organization-defined certificate authorities for verification of the establishment of protected sessions. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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SC-23 (5) |
Allowed Certificate Authorities |