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V-221513

CAT II (Medium)

OHS must have the LoadModule ossl_module directive enabled so SSL requests can be processed with client certificates only issued by DoD PKI or DoD-approved PKI Certification Authorities (CAs).

Rule ID

SV-221513r965407_rule

STIG

Oracle HTTP Server 12.1.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V2R3

CCIs

CCI-002470

Discussion

Non-DoD approved PKIs have not been evaluated to ensure that they have security controls and identity vetting procedures in place which are sufficient for DoD systems to rely on the identity asserted in the certificate. PKIs lacking sufficient security controls and identity vetting procedures risk being compromised and issuing certificates that enable adversaries to impersonate legitimate users.

Check Content

1. As required, open $DOMAIN_HOME/config/fmwconfig/components/OHS/<componentName>/httpd.conf with an editor.

2. Search for the "LoadModule ossl_module" directive at the OHS server configuration scope.

3. If the directive is omitted, this is a finding.

4. Validate that the file specified exists.  If the file does not exist, this is a finding.

Fix Text

1. Open $DOMAIN_HOME/config/fmwconfig/components/OHS/<componentName>/httpd.conf with an editor.

2. Search for the "LoadModule ossl_module" directive at the OHS server configuration scope.

3. Set the "LoadModule ossl_module" directive to ""${PRODUCT_HOME}/modules/mod_ossl.so"", add the directive if it does not exist.