Title

Infoblox DNS servers must be configured to protect the authenticity of communications sessions for dynamic updates. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

DNS is a fundamental network service that is prone to various attacks, such as cache poisoning and man-in-the middle attacks. If communication sessions are not provided appropriate validity protections, such as the employment of DNSSEC, the authenticity of the data cannot be guaranteed.

Check Content

Note: For Infoblox DNS systems on a Classified network, this requirement is Not Applicable. Infoblox Systems can be configured in two ways to limit DDNS client updates. For clients that support GSS-TSIG, navigate to Data Management >> DNS >> Members/Servers tab. Review each server with the DNS service enabled. Select each server, click "Edit", toggle Advanced Mode and select GSS-TSIG. Verify that "Enable GSS-TSIG authentication of clients" is enabled. For clients that do not support GSS-TSIG, navigate to Data Management >> DNS >> Members/Servers tab. Review each server with the DNS service enabled. Select each server, click "Edit". Select the "Updates" tab. Verify that either a Named ACL or Set of ACEs are defined to limit client DDNS. When complete, click "Cancel" to exit the "Properties" screen. If clients that support GSS-TSIG do not have "Enable GSS-TSIG authentication of clients" set or a named ACL or set of ACEs for clients that do not support GSS-TSIG, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Infoblox Systems can be configured in two ways to limit DDNS client updates. For clients that support GSS-TSIG, navigate to Data Management >> DNS >> Members/Servers tab. Review each server with the DNS service enabled. Select each server, click "Edit", toggle Advanced Mode and select GSS-TSIG. Configure the option "Enable GSS-TSIG authentication of clients". Upload the required keys. Refer to the Administration Guide for detailed instructions. For clients that do not support GSS-TSIG, navigate to Data Management >> DNS >> Members/Servers tab. Review each server with the DNS service enabled. Select each server, click "Edit". Select the "Updates" tab. Select either an existing Named ACL or configure a new Set of ACEs to limit client DDNS. When complete, click "Save & Close" to save the changes and exit the "Properties" screen. Perform a service restart if necessary.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-214175r612370_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-214175

Group Title: SRG-APP-000219-DNS-000029

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