The application server must use DoD- or CNSS-approved PKI Class 3 or Class 4 certificates.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-57545	SRG-APP-000514-AS-000137	SV-71821r2_rule		Medium

Description
Class 3 PKI certificates are used for servers and software signing rather than for identifying individuals. Class 4 certificates are used for business-to-business transactions. Utilizing unapproved certificates not issued or approved by DoD or CNS creates an integrity risk. The application server must utilize approved DoD or CNS Class 3 or Class 4 certificates for software signing and business-to-business transactions.

Description

Class 3 PKI certificates are used for servers and software signing rather than for identifying individuals. Class 4 certificates are used for business-to-business transactions. Utilizing unapproved certificates not issued or approved by DoD or CNS creates an integrity risk. The application server must utilize approved DoD or CNS Class 3 or Class 4 certificates for software signing and business-to-business transactions.

STIG	Date
Application Server Security Requirements Guide	2015-08-28

Details

Check Text ( C-58253r1_chk )
Review the application server configuration to determine if the application server utilizes approved PKI Class 3 or Class 4 certificates. If the application server is not configured to use approved DoD or CNS certificates, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-62613r1_fix)
Configure the application server to use DoD- or CNSS-approved Class 3 or Class 4 PKI certificates.