{
"stig": {
"date": "2012-07-23",
"description": "The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) is a bundle developed and offered by Oracle Corporation which includes the Java Virtual Machine (JVM), class libraries, and other components necessary to run Java applications and applets. Certain default settings within the JRE pose a security risk so it is necessary to deploy system wide properties to ensure a higher degree of security when utilizing the JRE.",
"findings": {
"V-32828": {
"checkid": "C-41457r3_chk",
"checktext": "Navigate to the 'deployment.properties' file for Java. \nusr\\java\\jre\\lib\\deployment.properties \n\nIf the key 'deployment.security.askgrantdialog.notinca=false' is not present, this is a finding. \nIf the key 'deployment.security.askgrantdialog.notinca' exists and is set to true, this is a finding. \n",
"description": "Java applets exist both signed and unsigned. Even for signed applets, there can be many sources, some of which may be purveyors of malware. Applet sources considered trusted can have their information populated into the browser, enabling Java to validate applets against trusted sources. Permitting execution of signed Java applets from un-trusted sources may result in acquiring malware, and risks system modification, invasion of privacy, or denial of service. \nNOTE: The 'JRE' directory in the file path may reflect the specific JRE release installed.",
"fixid": "F-37097r4_fix",
"fixtext": "Disable the 'Allow user to grant permissions to content from an un-trusted authority' feature. Navigate to the 'deployment.properties' file for Java. \nusr\\Java\\jre\\lib\\deployment.properties \n\nAdd or update the key 'deployment.security.askgrantdialog.notinca' to be 'false'.",
"iacontrols": null,
"id": "V-32828",
"ruleID": "SV-43596r1_rule",
"severity": "medium",
"title": "The dialog to enable users to grant permissions to execute signed content from an un-trusted authority must be disabled. \n",
"version": "JRE0001-UX"
},
"V-32829": {
"checkid": "C-41463r3_chk",
"checktext": "Navigate to the 'deployment.properties' file for Java. \nusr\\Java\\jre\\lib\\deployment.properties \n\nIf the key 'deployment.security.askgrantdialog.notinca.locked' is not present this is a finding. \n",
"description": "Java applets exist both signed and unsigned. Even for signed applets, there can be many sources, some of which may be purveyors of malware. Applet sources considered trusted can have their information populated into the browser, enabling Java to validate applets against trusted sources. Permitting execution of signed Java applets from un-trusted sources may result in acquiring malware, and risks system modification, invasion of privacy, or denial of service.\n \nEnsuring users cannot change settings, contributes to a more consistent security profile. \n\nNOTE: The 'JRE' directory in the file path may reflect the specific JRE release installed.\n",
"fixid": "F-37103r4_fix",
"fixtext": "Lock the 'Allow user to grant permissions to content from an un-trusted authority' feature. \nNavigate to the 'deployment.properties' file for Java. \nusr\\Java\\jre\\lib\\deployment.properties\n\nAdd the key 'deployment.security.askgrantdialog.notinca.locked'.",
"iacontrols": null,
"id": "V-32829",
"ruleID": "SV-43601r1_rule",
"severity": "medium",
"title": "The dialog enabling users to grant permissions to execute signed content from an un-trusted authority must be locked. ",
"version": "JRE0010-UX"
},
"V-32830": {
"checkid": "C-41467r4_chk",
"checktext": "Navigate to the 'deployment.properties' file for Java.\nusr\\Java\\jre\\lib\\deployment.properties \n\nIf the key 'deployment.security.validation.crl' is not present, this is a finding. \nIf the key 'deployment.security.validation.crl' is set to 'false', this is a finding.\n",
"description": "A certificate revocation list is a directory which contains a list of certificates that have been revoked for various reasons. Certificates may be revoked due to improper issuance, compromise of the certificate, and failure to adhere to policy. Therefore, any certificate found on a CRL should not be trusted. Permitting execution of an applet published with a revoked certificate may result in spoofing, malware, system modification, invasion of privacy, and denial of service. \n\nNOTE: The 'JRE' directory in the file path may reflect the specific JRE release installed.\n",
"fixid": "F-37107r3_fix",
"fixtext": "Enable the 'Check certificates for revocation using Certificate Revocation Lists (CRL)' option. \nNavigate to the 'deployment.properties' file for Java. \nusr\\Java\\jre\\lib\\deployment.properties \nAdd or update the key \n'deployment.security.validation.crl' to be 'true'. \n",
"iacontrols": null,
"id": "V-32830",
"ruleID": "SV-43604r1_rule",
"severity": "medium",
"title": "The dialog to enable users to check publisher certificates for revocation must be enabled. \n",
"version": "JRE0020-UX"
},
"V-32831": {
"checkid": "C-41480r5_chk",
"checktext": "Navigate to the 'deployment.properties' file for Java. \nusr\\Java\\jre\\lib\\deployment.properties \n\nIf the key 'deployment.security.validation.crl.locked' is not present, this is a finding. \n",
"description": "A certificate revocation list is a directory which contains a list of certificates that have been revoked for various reasons. Certificates may be revoked due to improper issuance, compromise of the certificate, and failure to adhere to policy. Therefore, any certificate found on a CRL should not be trusted. Permitting execution of an applet published with a revoked certificate may result in spoofing, malware, system modification, invasion of privacy, and denial of service. \n\nEnsuring users cannot change settings, contributes to a more consistent security profile. \n\nNOTE: The 'JRE' directory in the file path may reflect the specific JRE release installed.\n",
"fixid": "F-37120r4_fix",
"fixtext": "Lock the 'Check certificates for revocation using Certificate Revocation Lists (CRL)' option. \nNavigate to the 'deployment.properties' file for Java. \nusr\\Java\\jre\\lib\\deployment.properties \nAdd the key 'deployment.security.validation.crl.locked'. ",
"iacontrols": null,
"id": "V-32831",
"ruleID": "SV-43617r1_rule",
"severity": "medium",
"title": "The option to enable users to check publisher certificates for revocation must be locked. \n",
"version": "JRE0030-UX"
},
"V-32832": {
"checkid": "C-41481r3_chk",
"checktext": "Navigate to the 'deployment.properties' file for Java. \nusr\\Java\\jre\\lib\\deployment.properties \n\nIf the key 'deployment.security.validation.ocsp' is not present, this is a finding. \nIf the key 'deployment.security.validation.ocsp' is set to 'false', this is a finding. \n",
"description": "Online certificate validation provides a real-time alternative to validating a certificate. When enabled, if a certificate is presented, the status of the certificate is requested. The status is sent back as 'current', 'expired', or 'unknown'. Online certificate validation provides a greater degree of validation of certificates when running a signed Java applet. Permitting execution of an applet with an invalid certificate may result in malware, system modification, invasion of privacy, and denial of service. \n\nNOTE: The 'JRE' directory in the file path may reflect the specific JRE release installed.\n",
"fixid": "F-37121r3_fix",
"fixtext": "Enable the 'Enable online certificate validation' option. \nNavigate to the 'deployment.properties' file for Java. \nusr\\Java\\jre\\lib\\deployment.properties \nAdd or update the key \n'deployment.security.validation.ocsp' to be 'true'. \n",
"iacontrols": null,
"id": "V-32832",
"ruleID": "SV-43618r1_rule",
"severity": "medium",
"title": "The option to enable online certificate validation must be enabled. \n",
"version": "JRE0040-UX"
},
"V-32833": {
"checkid": "C-41482r3_chk",
"checktext": "Navigate to the 'deployment.properties' file for Java. \nusr\\Java\\jre\\lib\\deployment.properties \n\nIf the key 'deployment.security.validation.ocsp.locked' is not present, this is a finding. \n",
"description": "Online certificate validation provides a real-time alternative to validating a certificate. When enabled, if a certificate is presented, the status of the certificate is requested. The status is sent back as 'current', 'expired', or 'unknown'. Online certificate validation provides a greater degree of validation of certificates when running a signed Java applet. Permitting execution of an applet with an invalid certificate may result in malware, system modification, invasion of privacy, and denial of service. \n\nEnsuring users cannot change settings, contributes to a more consistent security profile. \n\nNOTE: The 'JRE' directory in the file path may reflect the specific JRE release installed.\n",
"fixid": "F-37122r3_fix",
"fixtext": "Lock the 'Enable online certificate validation' option. \nNavigate to the 'deployment.properties' file for Java. \nusr\\Java\\jre\\lib\\deployment.properties \nAdd the key 'deployment.security.validation.ocsp.locked'. ",
"iacontrols": null,
"id": "V-32833",
"ruleID": "SV-43619r1_rule",
"severity": "medium",
"title": "The option to enable online certificate validation must be locked. \n",
"version": "JRE0050-UX"
},
"V-32842": {
"checkid": "C-41526r3_chk",
"checktext": "Navigate to the deployment.config file. \nusr/Java/jre/lib/deployment.config\nIf the configuration file does not contain 'deployment.system.config=file:/usr/Java/jre/lib/deployment.properties', this is a finding. \nIf the configuration file does not contain 'deployment.system.config.mandatory=false', this is a finding. \n",
"description": "This configuration file must hold values of the location of the deployment.properties file as well as the enforcement of these properties. Without a proper path for the properties file, deployment would not be possible. If the path specified does not lead to a properties file the value of the 'deployment.system.config. mandatory' key determines how to handle the situation. If the value of this key is true, JRE will not run if the path to the properties file is invalid. \nNOTE: The 'JRE' directory in the file path may reflect the specific JRE release installed.",
"fixid": "F-37162r5_fix",
"fixtext": "Specify the path to the deployment.properties file and set the mandatory configuration values. \nNavigate to the deployment.config file. \nusr/Java/jre/lib/deployment.properties \n\nInclude the following keys in the configuration file: \n'deployment.system.config=file:/usr/Java/jre/lib/deployment.properties'\n'deployment.system.config.mandatory=false'.",
"iacontrols": null,
"id": "V-32842",
"ruleID": "SV-43649r1_rule",
"severity": "medium",
"title": "The configuration file must contain proper keys and values to deploy settings correctly. \n",
"version": "JRE0060-UX"
},
"V-32901": {
"checkid": "C-41484r3_chk",
"checktext": "Navigate to the Lib directory. \nusr\\Java\\jre\\lib\nIf there is no configuration file entitled 'deployment.config', this is a finding. \n",
"description": "The deployment.config file is used for specifying the location and execution of system-level properties for the Java Runtime Environment. By default no deployment.config file exists; thus, no system-wide deployment.properties file exists. Without the deployment.config file, setting particular options for the Java control panel is impossible.\n\nNOTE: The 'JRE' directory in the file path may reflect the specific JRE release installed.",
"fixid": "F-37124r4_fix",
"fixtext": "Create a JRE deployment configuration file.\nNavigate to the Lib directory.\nusr\\Java\\jre\\lib\nCreate a configuration file entitled 'deployment.config'. ",
"iacontrols": null,
"id": "V-32901",
"ruleID": "SV-43621r1_rule",
"severity": "medium",
"title": "A configuration file must be present to deploy properties for JRE. \n",
"version": "JRE0070-UX"
},
"V-32902": {
"checkid": "C-41483r3_chk",
"checktext": "Navigate to the Lib directory. \nusr\\Java\\jre\\lib\nIf there is no properties file entitled 'deployment.properties', this is a finding. \n",
"description": "The deployment.properties file is used for specifying keys for the Java Runtime Environment. Each option in the Java control panel is represented by property keys. These keys adjust the options in the Java control panel based on the value assigned to that key. By default no deployment.properties file exists; thus, no system-wide deployment exists. Without the deployment.properties file, setting particular options for the Java control panel is impossible. \n\nNOTE: The 'JRE' directory in the file path may reflect the specific JRE release installed.\n",
"fixid": "F-37123r3_fix",
"fixtext": "Create the Java deployment properties file.\nNavigate to the Lib directory. \nusr\\Java\\jre\\lib\\\nCreate a properties file entitled 'deployment.properties'.",
"iacontrols": null,
"id": "V-32902",
"ruleID": "SV-43620r1_rule",
"severity": "medium",
"title": "A properties file must be present to hold all the keys that establish properties within the Java control panel. \n",
"version": "JRE0080-UX"
}
},
"profiles": {
"MAC-1_Classified": {
"description": "",
"findings": {
"V-32828": "true",
"V-32829": "true",
"V-32830": "true",
"V-32831": "true",
"V-32832": "true",
"V-32833": "true",
"V-32842": "true",
"V-32901": "true",
"V-32902": "true"
},
"id": "MAC-1_Classified",
"title": "I - Mission Critical Classified"
},
"MAC-1_Public": {
"description": "",
"findings": {
"V-32828": "true",
"V-32829": "true",
"V-32830": "true",
"V-32831": "true",
"V-32832": "true",
"V-32833": "true",
"V-32842": "true",
"V-32901": "true",
"V-32902": "true"
},
"id": "MAC-1_Public",
"title": "I - Mission Critical Public"
},
"MAC-1_Sensitive": {
"description": "",
"findings": {
"V-32828": "true",
"V-32829": "true",
"V-32830": "true",
"V-32831": "true",
"V-32832": "true",
"V-32833": "true",
"V-32842": "true",
"V-32901": "true",
"V-32902": "true"
},
"id": "MAC-1_Sensitive",
"title": "I - Mission Critical Sensitive"
},
"MAC-2_Classified": {
"description": "",
"findings": {
"V-32828": "true",
"V-32829": "true",
"V-32830": "true",
"V-32831": "true",
"V-32832": "true",
"V-32833": "true",
"V-32842": "true",
"V-32901": "true",
"V-32902": "true"
},
"id": "MAC-2_Classified",
"title": "II - Mission Support Classified"
},
"MAC-2_Public": {
"description": "",
"findings": {
"V-32828": "true",
"V-32829": "true",
"V-32830": "true",
"V-32831": "true",
"V-32832": "true",
"V-32833": "true",
"V-32842": "true",
"V-32901": "true",
"V-32902": "true"
},
"id": "MAC-2_Public",
"title": "II - Mission Support Public"
},
"MAC-2_Sensitive": {
"description": "",
"findings": {
"V-32828": "true",
"V-32829": "true",
"V-32830": "true",
"V-32831": "true",
"V-32832": "true",
"V-32833": "true",
"V-32842": "true",
"V-32901": "true",
"V-32902": "true"
},
"id": "MAC-2_Sensitive",
"title": "II - Mission Support Sensitive"
},
"MAC-3_Classified": {
"description": "",
"findings": {
"V-32828": "true",
"V-32829": "true",
"V-32830": "true",
"V-32831": "true",
"V-32832": "true",
"V-32833": "true",
"V-32842": "true",
"V-32901": "true",
"V-32902": "true"
},
"id": "MAC-3_Classified",
"title": "III - Administrative Classified"
},
"MAC-3_Public": {
"description": "",
"findings": {
"V-32828": "true",
"V-32829": "true",
"V-32830": "true",
"V-32831": "true",
"V-32832": "true",
"V-32833": "true",
"V-32842": "true",
"V-32901": "true",
"V-32902": "true"
},
"id": "MAC-3_Public",
"title": "III - Administrative Public"
},
"MAC-3_Sensitive": {
"description": "",
"findings": {
"V-32828": "true",
"V-32829": "true",
"V-32830": "true",
"V-32831": "true",
"V-32832": "true",
"V-32833": "true",
"V-32842": "true",
"V-32901": "true",
"V-32902": "true"
},
"id": "MAC-3_Sensitive",
"title": "III - Administrative Sensitive"
}
},
"slug": "java_runtime_environment_jre_7_unix",
"title": "Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 7 STIG for UNIX",
"version": "1"
}
}