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The application server must use DoD- or CNSS-approved PKI Class 3 or Class 4 certificates.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

<VulnDiscussion>Class 3 PKI certificates are used for servers and software signing rather than for identifying individuals. Class 4 certificates are used for business-to-business transactions. Utilizing unapproved certificates not issued or approved by DoD or CNS creates an integrity risk. The application server must utilize approved DoD or CNS Class 3 or Class 4 certificates for software signing and business-to-business transactions.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>

ID
SV-204832r879885_rule
Severity
Medium
References
Updated



Remediation - Manual Procedure

Configure the application server to use DoD- or CNSS-approved Class 3 or Class 4 PKI certificates.