Check: SRG-APP-000514-DNS-000075
Domain Name System (DNS) SRG:
SRG-APP-000514-DNS-000075
(in versions v3 r2 through v2 r4)
Title
The DNS server must implement NIST FIPS-validated cryptography for provisioning digital signatures, generating cryptographic hashes, and protecting unclassified information requiring confidentiality. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Use of weak or untested encryption algorithms undermines the purposes of utilizing encryption to protect data. The application must implement cryptographic modules adhering to the higher standards approved by the federal government since this provides assurance they have been tested and validated.
Check Content
Review the DNS implementation and configuration files to ensure FIPS-validated cryptography is being used when provisioning digital signatures, generating cryptographic hashes, and protecting unclassified information that requires confidentiality. If the DNS configuration does not use FIPS-validated cryptography, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure the DNS implementation to use NIST FIPS-validated cryptography for provisioning digital signatures, generating cryptographic hashes, and protecting unclassified information requiring confidentiality.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-205226r879885_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-205226
Group Title: SRG-APP-000514
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-002450 |
The information system implements organization-defined cryptographic uses and type of cryptography required for each use in accordance with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, and standards. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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SC-13 |
Cryptographic Protection |