The application and the application client (e.g., web browser, C++ application, etc.) must be designed to work on a STIG compliant platform. Vulnerabilities are discovered frequently and security updates must be applied constantly and may not be reflected in the latest baseline of a secure image of the operating system. Any finding required to make the application client operate correctly will be documented in this check.
Conduct a review of the application and the application client platform using the SRR process or utilize an up to date application/client platform SRR if available. Ensure the application client platform was included in the overall application SRR review. Ensure the SRR was completed after the most recent system updates or changes. If the client is Windows based and the application uses either a browser interface or an MS Office Product, a Desktop Application review must also be conducted.
1) If the review of the application client platform produces findings indicating that the application client will not operate correctly in a STIG compliant environment, it is a finding.
Ensure the application review includes test and build systems. All deployment, development, as well as test and build systems should be included in the application review to ensure the applicable DoD approved or other acceptable security configuration documents have been applied.
2) If the application review does not include all deployment, development, as well as test and build systems, it is a finding. |