Nutanix AOS must implement cryptography mechanisms to protect the confidentiality and integrity of the remote access session.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
<VulnDiscussion>Encryption is critical for protection of remote access sessions. If encryption is not being used for integrity, malicious users may gain the ability to modify the application server configuration. The use of cryptography for ensuring integrity of remote access sessions mitigates that risk. Application servers utilize a web management interface and scripted commands when allowing remote access. Web access requires the use of TLS and scripted access requires using ssh or some other form of approved cryptography. Application servers must have a capability to enable a secure remote admin capability. FIPS 140-2 approved TLS versions must be enabled and non-FIPS-approved SSL versions must be disabled. NIST SP 800-52 specifies the preferred configurations for government systems. Satisfies: SRG-APP-000014-AS-000009, SRG-APP-000015-AS-000010</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
- ID
- SV-254099r858120_rule
- Severity
- High
- References
- Updated
Remediation - Manual Procedure
Import a DoD PKI issued SSL Certificate by Following the "Install an SSL Certificate" instructions in the "AOS Security Guide" located on the Nutanix Portal or by completing the following steps.
1. Click the gear icon in the main menu, and then select SSL Certificate in the Settings page. The SSL Certificate dialog box appears.
2. To replace (or install) a certificate, click "Replace Certificate".
3. To apply a custom certificate that the user provides:
a. Click the Import Key and Certificate option, and then click "Next".