Check: WN19-DC-000280
Microsoft Windows Server 2019 STIG:
WN19-DC-000280
(in versions v3 r2 through v1 r1)
Title
Windows Server 2019 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-205645r958448_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-205645
Group Title: SRG-OS-000066-GPOS-00034
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000185 |
For public key-based authentication, validate certificates 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 |