Check: ML09-00-008600
MarkLogic Server v9 STIG:
ML09-00-008600
(in versions v2 r2 through v1 r1)
Title
MarkLogic Server must implement cryptographic mechanisms preventing the unauthorized disclosure of organization-defined information at rest on organization-defined information system components. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
DBMSs handling data requiring data-at-rest protections must employ cryptographic mechanisms to prevent unauthorized disclosure and modification of the information at rest. These cryptographic mechanisms may be native to the DBMS or implemented via additional software or operating system/file system settings, as appropriate to the situation. Selection of a cryptographic mechanism is based on the need to protect the integrity of organizational information. The strength of the mechanism is commensurate with the security category and/or classification of the information. Organizations have the flexibility to either encrypt all information on storage devices (i.e., full disk encryption) or encrypt specific data structures (e.g., files, records, or fields). The decision whether and what to encrypt rests with the data owner and is also influenced by the physical measures taken to secure the equipment and media on which the information resides.
Check Content
Review the system documentation to determine whether the organization has defined the information-at-rest that is to be protected from modification, which must include, at a minimum, PII and classified information. If no information is identified as requiring such protection, this is not a finding. Review system settings to determine if any of the information defined as requiring cryptographic protection from modification, is not encrypted in a manner that provides the required level of protection. Perform the check from the MarkLogic Server Admin Interface with a user that holds administrative-level privileges. 1. Click the Databases icon. 2. Click the database to be checked. 3. If the data encryption drop-down is set to ON, this is not a finding, and no further checks need to be performed. 4. If the data encryption drop-down is set to OFF, continue the check. 5. If the data encryption drop-down is set to default-cluster, continue the check with the steps below: a. Click the Clusters icon. b. Click [Cluster Name]. c. Click the Configure Tab. d. If the Cluster Default Encryption configuration is OFF, this is a finding. Findings Matrix ------------------------------------------------------- Database Cfg. | Cluster Cfg | Finding -------------------------------------------------------- ON | *Any* | No *Any* | Force | No Default-cluster | Default-on | No Default-cluster | Default-off | Yes Off | Default-on | Yes Off | Default-off | Yes
Fix Text
Configure MarkLogic to provide the required level of cryptographic protection. Perform the fix from the MarkLogic Server Admin Interface with a user that holds administrative-level privileges. 1. Click the Databases icon. 2. Click the database is to be fixed. 3. Select ON from the data encryption drop-down.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-220388r879800_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-220388
Group Title: SRG-APP-000429-DB-000387
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-002476 |
The information system implements cryptographic mechanisms to prevent unauthorized disclosure of organization-defined information at rest on organization-defined information system components. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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SC-28 (1) |
Cryptographic Protection |