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The vRA PostgreSQL database must use FIPS 140-2 ciphers.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-89447 VRAU-PG-000475 SV-100097r1_rule High
Description
Use of weak or untested encryption algorithms undermines the purposes of utilizing encryption to protect data. The application must implement cryptographic modules adhering to the higher standards approved by the federal government since this provides assurance they have been tested and validated. For detailed information, refer to NIST FIPS Publication 140-2, Security Requirements For Cryptographic Modules. Note that the product's cryptographic modules must be validated and certified by NIST as FIPS-compliant.
STIG Date
VMW vRealize Automation 7.x PostgreSQL Security Technical Implementation Guide 2018-10-12

Details

Check Text ( C-89139r2_chk )
At the command prompt, execute the following command:

# grep '^\s*ssl_ciphers\b' /storage/db/pgdata/postgresql.conf

If "ssl_ciphers" is not "FIPS: +3DES:!aNULL", this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-96189r1_fix)
At the command prompt, execute the following commands:

# /opt/vmware/vpostgres/current/bin/psql -U postgres -c "ALTER SYSTEM SET ssl_ciphers TO 'FIPS: +3DES:!aNULL';"
# /opt/vmware/vpostgres/current/bin/psql -U postgres -c "SELECT pg_reload_conf();"