Title

For TLS connections, Forescout must automatically terminate the session when a client certificate is requested and the client does not have a suitable certificate. This is required for compliance with C2C Step 1. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

In accordance with NIST SP 800-52, the TLS server must terminate the connection with a fatal “handshake failure” alert when a client certificate is requested and the client does not have a suitable certificate. During the TLS handshake negotiation, a "client certificate request" that includes a list of the types of certificates supported and the Distinguished Names of acceptable Certification Authorities (CAs) is sent to the client. TLS handshake enables the SSL or TLS client and server to establish the secret keys with which they communicate.

Check Content

If DoD is not at C2C Step 1 or higher, this is not a finding. Verify Forescout is configured to a list of DoD-approved certificate types and CAs. Verify the TLS session is configured to automatically terminate any session if the client does not have a suitable certificate. For TLS connections, if Forescout is not configured to automatically terminate the session when the client does not have a suitable certificate, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Use the Forescout Administrator UI to configure the certificate options to require the Re-verify TLS Sessions is set to every 1 day, or in accordance with the SSP. 1. Log on to the Forescout UI. 2. Select Tools >> Options >> Certificates. 3. Check that in the Ongoing TLS Sessions section, view the Re-verify TLS Sessions. 4. Change the Re-verify TLS Sessions to Every 1 Day or in accordance with the site's SSP, then click "Apply". 5. Next, select the HPS Inspection Engine >> SecureConnector. 6. In the Client-Server Connection, ensure the Minimum Supported TLS Version is set to TLS version 1.2.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-233331r856515_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-233331

Group Title: SRG-NET-000517-NAC-002370

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