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The DNS implementation must protect the authenticity of communications sessions for dynamic updates.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-54827 | SRG-APP-000219-DNS-000029 | SV-69073r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| DNS is a fundamental network service that is prone to various attacks, such as cache poisoning and man-in-the middle attacks. If communication sessions are not provided appropriate validity protections, such as the employment of DNSSEC, the authenticity of the data cannot be guaranteed. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Domain Name System (DNS) Security Requirements Guide | 2015-01-05 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-55449r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Review the DNS server configuration to determine if communication sessions for dynamic updates are provided authenticity protection. If communications sessions do not employ authenticity protections, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-59685r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the DNS server to employ mechanisms to protect the authenticity of communications sessions for dynamic updates. |