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Exchange servers must use approved DoD certificates.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-228355 | EX16-MB-000020 | SV-228355r612748_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Server certificates are required for many security features in Exchange; without them, the server cannot engage in many forms of secure communication. Failure to implement valid certificates makes it virtually impossible to secure Exchange's communications. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Exchange 2016 Mailbox Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-03-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-30588r496861_chk ) |
|---|
| Open the Exchange Management Shell and enter the following command: Get-ExchangeCertificate | Select CertificateDomains, issuer If the value of "CertificateDomains" does not indicate it is issued by the DoD, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-30573r496862_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the non-DoD certificate and import the correct DoD certificates. |