Check: JRE0040-UX
JRE 7 Unix STIG:
JRE0040-UX
(in version v1 r6)
Title
The option to enable online certificate validation must be enabled. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Online certificate validation provides a real-time option to validate a certificate. When enabled, if a certificate is presented, the status of the certificate is requested. The status is sent back as 'current', 'expired', or 'unknown'. Online certificate validation provides a greater degree of validation of certificates when running a signed Java applet. Permitting execution of an applet with an invalid certificate may result in malware execution , system modification, invasion of privacy, and denial of service. NOTE: The 'JRE' directory in the file path may reflect the specific JRE release installed.
Check Content
If the system is on the SIPRNET, this requirement is NA. Navigate to the 'deployment.properties' file for Java. /usr/java/jre/lib/deployment.properties Examine the deployment.properties file for the 'deployment.security.validation.ocsp' key. If the 'deployment.security.validation.ocsp' key is not present, this is a finding. If the key 'deployment.security.validation.ocsp' is set to 'false', this is a finding.
Fix Text
If the system is on the SIPRNET, this requirement is NA. Enable the 'Enable online certificate validation' option. Navigate to the 'deployment.properties' file for Java. /usr/java/jre/lib/deployment.properties Add or update the key 'deployment.security.validation.ocsp' to be 'true'.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-43618r2_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-32832
Group Title:
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000185 |
The information system, for PKI-based authentication, validates certifications by constructing and verifying a certification path to an accepted trust anchor including checking certificate status information. |
Controls
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| IA-5 (2) |
Pki-Based Authentication |