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V-234379

CAT II (Medium)

When the UEM server cannot establish a connection to determine the validity of a certificate, the server must be configured not to have the option to accept the certificate.

Rule ID

SV-234379r1213015_rule

STIG

Unified Endpoint Management Server Security Requirements Guide

Version

V2R5

CCIs

CCI-000185

Discussion

When an UEM server accepts an unverified certificate, it may be trusting a malicious actor. For example, messages signed with an invalid certificate may contain links to malware, which could lead to the installation or distribution of that malware on DoW information systems, leading to compromise of DoW sensitive information and other attacks. Satisfies: FIA_X509_EXT.2.2/FP for X.509 Reference:PP-MDM-505200

Check Content

Verify the UEM server does not automatically accept a certificate when it cannot establish a connection to determine the validity of a certificate.

If the UEM server automatically accepts a certificate when it cannot establish a connection to determine the validity of a certificate, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the UEM server to not automatically accept a certificate when it cannot establish a connection to determine the validity of a certificate.