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Production JBoss servers must be supported by the vendor.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-213549 JBOS-AS-000680 SV-213549r955727_rule High
Description
The JBoss product is available as Open Source; however, the Red Hat vendor provides updates, patches and support for the JBoss product. It is imperative that patches and updates be applied to JBoss in a timely manner as many attacks against JBoss focus on unpatched systems. It is critical that support be obtained and made available.
STIG Date
JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 6.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2024-02-26

Details

Check Text ( C-14772r296313_chk )
Interview the system admin and have them either show documented proof of current support, or have them demonstrate their ability to access the Red Hat Enterprise Support portal.

Verify Red Hat support includes coverage for the JBoss product.

If there is no current and active support from the vendor, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-14770r296314_fix)
Obtain vendor support from Red Hat.