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Domain Name System (DNS) Security Requirements Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • The DNS server implementation must generate audit records containing information that establishes the identity of any individual or process associated with the event.

    <VulnDiscussion>Without information that establishes the identity of the subjects (i.e., users or processes acting on behalf of users) associ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000125

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The DNS server implementations audit records must be backed up at least every seven days onto a different system or system component than the system or component being audited.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Protection of log data includes assuring log data is not accidentally lost or deleted. Backing up audit records to a differen...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000142

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The DNS server implementation must be configured to prohibit or restrict unapproved ports and protocols.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;In order to prevent unauthorized connection of devices, unauthorized transfer of information, or unauthorized tunneling (i.e....
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000158

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The DNS server implementation must uniquely identify the other DNS server before responding to a server-to-server transaction.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without identifying devices, unidentified or unknown devices may be introduced, thereby facilitating malicious activity. This...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000176

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The DNS server implementation, when using PKI-based authentication, must enforce authorized access to the corresponding private key.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The cornerstone of the PKI is the private key used to encrypt or digitally sign information. If the private key is stolen, th...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000176

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group

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