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OHS must have the LoadModule ossl_module directive enabled to perform RFC 5280-compliant certification path validation.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-221478 OH12-1X-000244 SV-221478r879612_rule Medium
Description
A certificate's certification path is the path from the end entity certificate to a trusted root certification authority (CA). Certification path validation is necessary for a relying party to make an informed decision regarding acceptance of an end entity certificate. Certification path validation includes checks such as certificate issuer trust, time validity and revocation status for each certificate in the certification path. Revocation status information for CA and subject certificates in a certification path is commonly provided via certificate revocation lists (CRLs) or online certificate status protocol (OCSP) responses.
STIG Date
Oracle HTTP Server 12.1.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2022-12-09

Details

Check Text ( C-23193r415117_chk )
1. As required, open $DOMAIN_HOME/config/fmwconfig/components/OHS//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 (F-23182r415118_fix)
1. Open $DOMAIN_HOME/config/fmwconfig/components/OHS//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.