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IBM MQ Appliance V9.0 AS Security Technical Implementation Guide

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  • SRG-APP-000416-AS-000140

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  • SRG-APP-000400-AS-000246

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  • The MQ Appliance SSH interface to the messaging server must prohibit the use of cached authenticators after 600 seconds.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;When the messaging server is using PKI authentication, a local revocation cache must be stored for instances when the revocat...
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  • SRG-APP-000456-AS-000266

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  • SRG-APP-000356-AS-000202

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  • SRG-APP-000148-AS-000101

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  • SRG-APP-000015-AS-000010

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  • The MQ Appliance messaging server must implement cryptography mechanisms to protect the integrity of the remote access session.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Encryption is critical for protection of remote access sessions. If encryption is not being used for integrity, malicious use...
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  • SRG-APP-000358-AS-000064

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  • The MQ Appliance messaging server must off-load log records onto a different system or media from the system being logged.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Information system logging capability is critical for accurate forensic analysis. Log record content that may be necessary to...
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  • SRG-APP-000372-AS-000212

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  • The MQ Appliance messaging server must synchronize internal MQ Appliance messaging server clocks to an authoritative time source when the time difference is greater than the organization-defined time period.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Determining the correct time a particular application event occurred on a system is critical when conducting forensic analysi...
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  • SRG-APP-000371-AS-000077

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  • The MQ Appliance messaging server must compare internal MQ Appliance messaging server clocks at least every 24 hours with an authoritative time source.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Determining the correct time a particular application event occurred on a system is critical when conducting forensic analysi...
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  • The MQ Appliance messaging server must implement NSA-approved cryptography to protect classified information in accordance with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, and standards.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Cryptography is only as strong as the encryption modules/algorithms employed to encrypt the data. Use of weak or untested enc...
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  • SRG-APP-000400-AS-000246

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  • The MQ Appliance WebGUI interface to the messaging server must prohibit the use of cached authenticators after one hour.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;When the messaging server is using PKI authentication, a local revocation cache must be stored for instances when the revocat...
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  • SRG-APP-000359-AS-000065

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  • The MQ Appliance messaging server must provide an immediate warning to the SA and ISSO, at a minimum, when allocated log record storage volume reaches 75% of maximum log record storage capacity.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;It is critical for the appropriate personnel to be aware if a system is at risk of failing to process logs as required. Log ...
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  • SRG-APP-000295-AS-000263

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  • The MQ Appliance messaging server must automatically terminate a SSH user session after organization-defined conditions or trigger events requiring a session disconnect.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;An attacker can take advantage of CLI user sessions that are left open, thus bypassing the user authentication process. To t...
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  • SRG-APP-000295-AS-000263

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  • The MQ Appliance must automatically terminate a WebGUI user session after 600 seconds of idle time.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;An attacker can take advantage of WebGUI user sessions that are left open, thus bypassing the user authentication process. T...
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  • The MQ Appliance messaging server must install security-relevant software updates within the time period directed by an authoritative source (e.g., IAVM, CTOs, DTMs, and STIGs).

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Security flaws with software applications are discovered daily. Vendors are constantly updating and patching their products t...
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  • SRG-APP-000514-AS-000137

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  • The MQ Appliance messaging server must use DoD- or CNSS-approved PKI Class 3 or Class 4 certificates.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Class 3 PKI certificates are used for servers and software signing rather than for identifying individuals. Class 4 certifica...
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  • SRG-APP-000435-AS-000069

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  • The MQ Appliance messaging server, when categorized as a high level system, must be in a high-availability (HA) cluster.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;A high level system is a system that handles data vital to the organization's operational readiness or effectiveness of deplo...
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  • SRG-APP-000014-AS-000009

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  • The MQ Appliance messaging server must use encryption strength in accordance with the categorization of the management data during remote access management sessions.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Remote management access is accomplished by leveraging common communication protocols and establishing a remote connection to...
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  • SRG-APP-000515-AS-000203

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  • The MQ Appliance messaging server must, at a minimum, transfer the logs of interconnected systems in real time, and transfer the logs of standalone systems weekly.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Information stored in one location is vulnerable to accidental or incidental deletion or alteration. Protecting log data is ...
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  • The MQ Appliance messaging server must provide centralized management and configuration of the content to be captured in log records generated by all application components.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;A clustered messaging server is made up of several servers working together to provide the user a failover and increased comp...
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  • SRG-APP-000440-AS-000167

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  • The MQ Appliance messaging server must employ approved cryptographic mechanisms to prevent unauthorized disclosure of information and/or detect changes to information during transmission.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Preventing the disclosure or modification of transmitted information requires that messaging servers take measures to employ ...
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  • SRG-APP-000439-AS-000274

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  • The MQ Appliance messaging server must remove all export ciphers to protect the confidentiality and integrity of transmitted information.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;During the initial setup of a Transport Layer Security (TLS) connection to the messaging server, the client sends a list of s...
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  • SRG-APP-000439-AS-000155

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  • The MQ Appliance messaging server must protect the confidentiality and integrity of transmitted information through the use of an approved TLS version.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Preventing the disclosure of transmitted information requires that the messaging server take measures to employ some form of ...
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  • SRG-APP-000095-AS-000056

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  • The MQ Appliance messaging server must produce log records containing information to establish what type of events occurred.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Information system logging capability is critical for accurate forensic analysis. Without being able to establish what type o...
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  • SRG-APP-000266-AS-000168

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  • The MQ Appliance messaging server must identify potentially security-relevant error conditions.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The structure and content of error messages need to be carefully considered by the organization and development team. Any app...
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  • SRG-APP-000108-AS-000067

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  • The MQ Appliance messaging server must alert the SA and ISSO, at a minimum, in the event of a log processing failure.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Logs are essential to monitor the health of the system, investigate changes that occurred to the system, or investigate a sec...
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  • SRG-APP-000435-AS-000163

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  • The MQ Appliance messaging server must protect against or limit the effects of all types of Denial of Service (DoS) attacks by employing operationally-defined security safeguards.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;DoS is a condition when a resource is not available for legitimate users. When this occurs, the organization either cannot ac...
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  • SRG-APP-000404-AS-000249

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  • The MQ Appliance messaging server must accept FICAM-approved third-party credentials.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Access may be denied to legitimate users if FICAM-approved third-party credentials are not accepted. This requirement typica...
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  • SRG-APP-000181-AS-000255

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