The ICS must be configured to transmit only encrypted representations of passwords.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-258615	IVCS-NM-000450	SV-258615r930533_rule		High

Description
Passwords need to be protected at all times, and encryption is the standard method for protecting passwords. If passwords are not encrypted, they can be plainly read (i.e., clear text) and easily compromised. This is applicable to the account of last resort which uses a password. Secure password while in transit for admin access.

STIG	Date
Ivanti Connect Secure NDM Security Technical Implementation Guide	2023-10-17

Details

Check Text ( C-62355r930531_chk )

In the ICS Web UI, navigate to System >> Configuration >> Inbound SSL Options. Under "Allowed SSL and TLS Version", if "Accept only TLS 1.2 (maximize security)" is checked. Navigate to System >> Configuration >> Outbound SSL Options. Under "Allowed SSL and TLS Version", if "Accept only TLS 1.2 (maximize security)" is checked. If the ICS does not transmit only encrypted representations of passwords, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-62264r930532_fix)

In the ICS Web UI, navigate to System >> Configuration >> Inbound SSL Options. 1. Under "Allowed SSL and TLS Version", check the box for "Accept only TLS 1.2 (maximize security)". 2. Click "Save Changes". 3. Click "Proceed" for acceptance of Cipher Change. Navigate to System >> Configuration >> Outbound SSL Options. 1. Under "Allowed SSL and TLS Version", check the box for "Accept only TLS 1.2 (maximize security)". 2. Click "Save Changes". 3. Click "Proceed" for acceptance of Cipher Change.