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The DBMS must use NIST FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic modules for cryptographic operations.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-32480 SRG-APP-000179-DB-000114 SV-42817r3_rule Medium
Description
Use of weak or not validated cryptographic algorithms undermines the purposes of utilizing encryption and digital signatures to protect data. Weak algorithms can be easily broken and not validated cryptographic modules may not implement algorithms correctly. Unapproved cryptographic modules or algorithms should not be relied on for authentication, confidentiality or integrity. Weak cryptography could allow an attacker to gain access to and modify data stored in the database as well as the administration settings of the DBMS. Applications, including DBMSs, utilizing cryptography are required to use approved NIST FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic modules that meet the requirements of applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, standards, and guidance. The security functions validated as part of FIPS 140-2 for cryptographic modules are described in FIPS 140-2 Annex A. NSA Type-X (where X=1, 2, 3, 4) products are NSA-certified, hardware-based encryption modules.
STIG Date
Database Security Requirements Guide 2016-03-18

Details

Check Text ( C-40918r4_chk )
Review DBMS configuration to verify it is using NIST FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic modules for cryptographic operations.

If NIST FIPS 140-2 validated modules are not being used for all cryptographic operations, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-36395r4_fix)
Utilize NIST FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic modules for all cryptographic operations.