Oracle WebLogic must utilize encryption when using LDAP for authentication.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-235972	WBLC-05-000169	SV-235972r628694_rule		High

Description
Passwords need to be protected at all times, and encryption is the standard method for protecting passwords during transmission. Application servers have the capability to utilize LDAP directories for authentication. If LDAP connections are not protected during transmission, sensitive authentication credentials can be stolen. When the application server utilizes LDAP, the LDAP traffic must be encrypted.

Description

Passwords need to be protected at all times, and encryption is the standard method for protecting passwords during transmission. Application servers have the capability to utilize LDAP directories for authentication. If LDAP connections are not protected during transmission, sensitive authentication credentials can be stolen. When the application server utilizes LDAP, the LDAP traffic must be encrypted.

STIG	Date
Oracle WebLogic Server 12c Security Technical Implementation Guide	2021-03-18

Details

Check Text ( C-39191r628692_chk )
1. Access EM 2. Select the domain from the navigation tree, and use the dropdown to select 'WebLogic Domain' -> 'Monitoring' -> 'Port Usage' 3. In the results table, ensure the 'Protocol' column does not contain the value 'LDAP' (only 'LDAPS') If LDAP is being used and the 'Protocol' column contains the value 'LDAP', this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-39154r628693_fix)
1. Access AC 2. From 'Domain Structure', select 'Environment' -> 'Servers' 3. From the list of servers, select one which is assigned 'LDAP' protocol 4. Utilize 'Change Center' to create a new change session 5. From 'Configuration' tab -> 'General' tab, deselect the 'Listen Port Enabled' checkbox 6. Select the 'SSL Listen Port Enabled checkbox 7. Enter a valid port value in the 'SSL Listen Port' field and click 'Save' 8. Review the 'Port Usage' table in EM again to ensure the 'Protocol' column does not contain the value 'LDAP'

Fix Text (F-39154r628693_fix)

1. Access AC
2. From 'Domain Structure', select 'Environment' -> 'Servers'
3. From the list of servers, select one which is assigned 'LDAP' protocol
4. Utilize 'Change Center' to create a new change session
5. From 'Configuration' tab -> 'General' tab, deselect the 'Listen Port Enabled' checkbox
6. Select the 'SSL Listen Port Enabled checkbox
7. Enter a valid port value in the 'SSL Listen Port' field and click 'Save'
8. Review the 'Port Usage' table in EM again to ensure the 'Protocol' column does not contain the value 'LDAP'