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The cryptographic module supporting Wi-Fi security functions must be FIPS 140-2 validated.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-33158 SRG-OS-000170-MOS-000094 SV-43556r1_rule Medium
Description
The most common vulnerabilities with cryptographic modules are those associated with poor implementation. FIPS 140 validation provides assurance that the relevant cryptography has been implemented correctly. FIPS validation is also a strict requirement for use of cryptography in the Federal Government.
STIG Date
Mobile Operating System Security Requirements Guide 2013-04-12

Details

Check Text ( C-41418r1_chk )
Review system documentation to identify the FIPS 140-2 certificate for the cryptographic module. Visit the NIST web site http://csrc.nist.gov/groups/STM/cmvp/documents/140-1/140val-all.htm to verify the certificate is still valid. If the module is not currently FIPS validated, this is a finding. If the cryptographic module is not operating in FIPS mode, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-37058r1_fix)
Configure the mobile operating system's cryptographic module supporting Wi-Fi security functions to be FIPS 140-2 validated.