Title

The VMM, for PKI-based authentication, must implement a local cache of revocation data to support path discovery and validation in case of the inability to access revocation information via the network. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Without configuring a local cache of revocation data, there is the potential to allow access to users who are no longer authorized (users with revoked certificates).

Check Content

Verify the VMM, for PKI-based authentication, implements a local cache of revocation data to support path discovery and validation in case of the inability to access revocation information via the network. If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the VMM, for PKI-based authentication, to implement a local cache of revocation data to support path discovery and validation in case of the inability to access revocation information via the network.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-207487r984257_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-207487

Group Title: SRG-OS-000384

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