vIDM must utilize encryption when using LDAP for authentication.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-240971	VRAU-VI-000240	SV-240971r879609_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
VMware vRealize Automation 7.x vIDM Security Technical Implementation Guide	2023-09-12

Details

Check Text ( C-44204r676172_chk )
In a browser, log in with Tenant admin privileges, and navigate to the Administration page. Select Directories Management >> Directories. Click on the configured Directory to review the configuration. If the SSL checkbox is not selected, this is a finding. Note: The checkbox is labeled, "This Directory requires all connections to use SSL".

Fix Text (F-44163r676173_fix)
In a browser, log in with Tenant admin privileges, and navigate to the Administration page. Select Directories Management >> Directories. Click on the configured Directory to review the configuration. Check the checkbox that is labeled, "This Directory requires all connections to use SSL". Click "Save".