Check: WN12-PK-000005-DC
Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Domain Controller STIG:
WN12-PK-000005-DC
(in versions v3 r7 through v2 r7)
Title
Domain controllers must have a PKI server certificate. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Domain controller must have a server certificate to establish authenticity as part of PKI authentications in the domain.
Check Content
Verify the domain controller has a PKI server certificate. Run "mmc". Select "Add/Remove Snap-in" from the File menu. Select "Certificates" in the left pane and click the "Add >" button. Select "Computer Account", click "Next". Select the appropriate option for "Select the computer you want this snap-in to manage.", click "Finish". Click "OK". Select and expand the Certificates (Local Computer) entry in the left pane. Select and expand the Personal entry in the left pane. Select the Certificates entry in the left pane. If no certificate for the domain controller exists in the right pane, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Obtain a server certificate for the domain controller.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-226264r794523_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-226264
Group Title: SRG-OS-000066-GPOS-00034
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 |