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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 | WN08-GE-000020 | SV-48546r2_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 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-07-22 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-41393r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove any certificate installation files (*.p12 and *.pfx) found on a system. Note: This does not apply to server-based applications that have a requirement for .p12 certificate files (e.g., Oracle Wallet Manager). |