Check: WDNS-SI-000006
Microsoft Windows 2012 Server Domain Name System STIG:
WDNS-SI-000006
(in versions v2 r6 through v2 r4)
Title
The Windows 2012 DNS Server must perform verification of the correct operation of security functions: upon system start-up and/or restart; upon command by a user with privileged access; and/or every 30 days. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Security function is defined as the hardware, software, and/or firmware of the information system responsible for enforcing the system security policy and supporting the isolation of code and data on which the protection is based. Security functionality includes, but is not limited to, establishing system accounts, configuring access authorizations (i.e., permissions, privileges), setting events to be audited, and setting intrusion detection parameters. Without verification, security functions may not operate correctly and this failure may go unnoticed. Notifications provided by information systems include, for example, electronic alerts to system administrators, messages to local computer consoles, and/or hardware indications, such as lights. The DNS server should perform self-tests, such as at server start-up, to confirm that its security functions are working properly.
Check Content
This functionality should be performed by an Endpoint Security Solution (ESS), mandatory on all DoD systems. Verify ESS is installed and fully operational on the Windows DNS Server. If all required ESS products are not installed and/or the installed products are not enabled, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Follow the ESS guidance to install all ESS products on the Windows DNS Server.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-215643r879844_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-215643
Group Title: SRG-APP-000473-DNS-000072
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
---|---|
CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
CCI-002775 |
The information system implements organization-defined fail-safe procedures when organization-defined failure conditions occur. |