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Software certificate installation files must be removed from a system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-15823 | 2.021 | SV-25004r2_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Use of software certificates and their accompanying installation files for end users to access resources is less secure than the use of hardware-based certificates. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-07-28 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-66985r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove any certificate installation files found on a system. This does not apply to server-based applications that have a requirement for .p12 certificate files (e.g., Oracle Wallet Manager). |