Title

MariaDB must implement NIST FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic modules to protect unclassified information requiring confidentiality and cryptographic protection, in accordance with the data owners requirements. (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. It is the responsibility of the data owner to assess the cryptography requirements in light of applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, and standards. For detailed information, refer to NIST FIPS Publication 140-2, Security Requirements For Cryptographic Modules. Note that the product's cryptographic modules must be validated and certified by NIST as FIPS-compliant.

Check Content

As the system administrator, run the following at the Linux commands: # openssl version OpenSSL 1.0.2k-fips 26 Jan 2017 If fips is not included in the openssl version, this is a finding. # sysctl crypto.fips_enabled crypto.fips_enabled = 1 If crypto.fips_enabled = 0, this is a finding. MariaDB> SHOW GLOBAL VARIABLES LIKE ‘%have_openssl%'; If the value of have_openssl is not YES, this is a finding. MariaDB> SHOW GLOBAL VARIABLES LIKE ‘%version_ssl_library%'; If the value of version_ssl_library does not contain fips, this is a finding. Examine the application's code to ensure is does not make calls using libmysqlclient. If code uses libmysqlclient, this is a finding.

Fix Text

If crypto.fips_enabled = 0, configure operating system per operating system documentation: RedHat: https://access.redhat.com/documentation/en-us/red_hat_enterprise_linux/7/html/security_guide/chap-federal_standards_and_regulations Ubuntu: https://security-certs.docs.ubuntu.com/en/fips

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-253775r961857_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-253775

Group Title: SRG-APP-000514-DB-000383

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