Check: WN16-DC-000280
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 STIG:
WN16-DC-000280
(in versions v2 r8 through v1 r1)
Title
Domain controllers must have a PKI server certificate. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Domain controllers are part of the chain of trust for PKI authentications. Without the appropriate certificate, the authenticity of the domain controller cannot be verified. Domain controllers must have a server certificate to establish authenticity as part of PKI authentications in the domain.
Check Content
This applies to domain controllers. It is NA for other systems. 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" and click "Next". Select the appropriate option for "Select the computer you want this snap-in to manage" and 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-224991r569186_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-224991
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 |