The MQ Appliance messaging 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 messaging 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-89509r1_rule
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation - Manual Procedure
Install approved certificates that have been issued by a DoD CA.