Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-240934 | VRAU-VA-000170 | SV-240934r879584_rule | Medium |
Description |
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Changes to any software components can have significant effects on the overall security of the application. Verifying software components have been digitally signed using a certificate that is recognized and approved by the organization ensures the software has not been tampered with and that it has been provided by a trusted vendor. Accordingly, patches, service packs, or application components must be signed with a certificate recognized and approved by the organization. Verifying the authenticity of the software prior to installation validates the integrity of the patch or upgrade received from a vendor. This ensures the software has not been tampered with and that it has been provided by a trusted vendor. Self-signed certificates are disallowed by this requirement. The application should not have to verify the software again. This requirement does not mandate DoD certificates for this purpose; however, the certificate used to verify the software must be from an approved CA. |
STIG | Date |
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VMware vRealize Automation 7.x vAMI Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-09-12 |
Check Text ( C-44167r675967_chk ) |
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Interview the ISSO and/or the SA. Determine if there is a local procedure to verify the digital signature of the vAMI files prior to being installed on a production system. If a procedure does not exist or is not being followed, this is a finding. |
Fix Text (F-44126r675968_fix) |
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Develop and implement a site procedure to verify the digital signature of the vAMI files prior to being installed on a production system. |