STIGQter: STIG Summary: JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 6.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 1 Benchmark Date: 22 Jan 2021:

The JBoss Password Vault must be used for storing passwords or other sensitive configuration information.

DISA Rule

SV-213530r615939_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-213530

Group Title

SRG-APP-000171-AS-000119

Rule Version

JBOS-AS-000295

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000196 - The information system, for password-based authentication, stores only cryptographically-protected passwords.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the application server to use the java keystore and JBoss vault as per section 11.13.1 -Password Vault System in the JBoss_Enterprise_Application_Platform-6.3-Administration_and_Configuration_Guide-en-US document.

1. Create a java keystore.
2. Mask the keystore password and initialize the password vault.
3. Configure JBoss to use the password vault.

Check Contents

Log on to the OS of the JBoss server with OS permissions that allow access to JBoss.

Using the relevant OS commands and syntax, cd to the <JBOSS_HOME>/standalone/configuration folder. Review the standalone.xml file.

Locate the <vault> section.

If the <vault> section does not exist or if the <vault-option> settings are not configured, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-213530

Documentable

False

Rule Version

JBOS-AS-000295

Severity Override Guidance

Log on to the OS of the JBoss server with OS permissions that allow access to JBoss.

Using the relevant OS commands and syntax, cd to the <JBOSS_HOME>/standalone/configuration folder. Review the standalone.xml file.

Locate the <vault> section.

If the <vault> section does not exist or if the <vault-option> settings are not configured, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

3987

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