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HAProxy must use SSL/TLS protocols in order to secure passwords during transmission from the client.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-240062 | VRAU-HA-000190 | SV-240062r879609_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Data used to authenticate, especially passwords, needs to be protected at all times, and encryption is the standard method for protecting authentication data during transmission. Even when data is passed through a load balancer, data used to authenticate users must be sent via SSL/TLS. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMW vRealize Automation 7.x HA Proxy Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-09-12 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-43295r665353_chk ) |
|---|
| At the command line execute the following command: cat /etc/haproxy/conf.d/20-vcac.cfg | awk '$0 ~ /bind.*:80/ || $0 ~ /redirect.*ssl_fc/ {print}' If the command does not return the two lines below, this is a finding. bind 0.0.0.0:80 redirect scheme https if !{ ssl_fc } |
| Fix Text (F-43254r665354_fix) |
|---|
| Navigate to and open /etc/haproxy/conf.d/20-vcac.cfg Navigate to and configure the "frontend https-in" section with the following two values: bind 0.0.0.0:80 redirect scheme https if !{ ssl_fc } |