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V-240336

CAT I (High)

The vRA PostgreSQL database must use FIPS 140-2 ciphers.

Rule ID

SV-240336r879885_rule

STIG

VMW vRealize Automation 7.x PostgreSQL Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V1R2

CCIs

CCI-002450

Discussion

Use of weak or untested encryption algorithms undermines the purposes of utilizing encryption to protect data. The application must implement cryptographic modules adhering to the higher standards approved by the federal government since this provides assurance they have been tested and validated. It is the responsibility of the data owner to assess the cryptography requirements in light of applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, and standards. For detailed information, refer to NIST FIPS Publication 140-2, Security Requirements For Cryptographic Modules. Note that the product's cryptographic modules must be validated and certified by NIST as FIPS-compliant.

Check Content

At the command prompt, execute the following command:

# grep '^\s*ssl_ciphers\b' /storage/db/pgdata/postgresql.conf

If "ssl_ciphers" is not "FIPS: +3DES:!aNULL", this is a finding.

Fix Text

At the command prompt, execute the following commands:

# /opt/vmware/vpostgres/current/bin/psql -U postgres -c "ALTER SYSTEM SET ssl_ciphers TO 'FIPS: +3DES:!aNULL';"
# /opt/vmware/vpostgres/current/bin/psql -U postgres -c "SELECT pg_reload_conf();"