STIGQter: STIG Summary: F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager 11.x Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 1 Benchmark Date: 23 Oct 2020:

The BIG-IP Core implementation must be configured to use NIST FIPS-validated cryptography to implement encryption services when providing encrypted traffic to virtual servers.

DISA Rule

SV-215800r557356_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-215800

Group Title

SRG-NET-000510-ALG-000111

Rule Version

F5BI-LT-000295

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-002450 - The information system implements organization-defined cryptographic uses and type of cryptography required for each use in accordance with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, and standards.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

If encryption intermediary services are provided, configure the BIG-IP Core to use NIST FIPS-validated cryptography to implement encryption services.

Check Contents

If the BIG-IP Core does not provide encryption intermediary services (e.g., HTTPS, TLS, or DNSSEC) for virtual servers, this is not applicable.

When encryption intermediary services are provided, verify the BIG-IP Core is configured to use NIST FIPS-validated cryptography to implement encryption services.

Navigate to the BIG-IP System manager >> Local traffic >> Profiles >> SSL >> Client.

Verify a profile exists that is FIPS Compliant.

Select a FIPS-compliant profile.

Select "Advanced" next to "Configuration".

Verify "Ciphers" under "Configuration" section is configured to use FIPS-compliant ciphers.

Verify applicable virtual servers are configured in the BIG-IP LTM to use a FIPS-compliant client profile:

Navigate to the BIG-IP System manager >> Local Traffic >> Virtual Servers >> Virtual Servers List tab.

Select Virtual Servers(s) from the list to verify.

Verify under "Configuration" section, that a FIPS-compliant profile is in the "Selected" area of "SSL Profile (Client)".

If the BIG-IP Core is not configured to use NIST FIPS-validated cryptography to implement encryption services, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-215800

Documentable

False

Rule Version

F5BI-LT-000295

Severity Override Guidance

If the BIG-IP Core does not provide encryption intermediary services (e.g., HTTPS, TLS, or DNSSEC) for virtual servers, this is not applicable.

When encryption intermediary services are provided, verify the BIG-IP Core is configured to use NIST FIPS-validated cryptography to implement encryption services.

Navigate to the BIG-IP System manager >> Local traffic >> Profiles >> SSL >> Client.

Verify a profile exists that is FIPS Compliant.

Select a FIPS-compliant profile.

Select "Advanced" next to "Configuration".

Verify "Ciphers" under "Configuration" section is configured to use FIPS-compliant ciphers.

Verify applicable virtual servers are configured in the BIG-IP LTM to use a FIPS-compliant client profile:

Navigate to the BIG-IP System manager >> Local Traffic >> Virtual Servers >> Virtual Servers List tab.

Select Virtual Servers(s) from the list to verify.

Verify under "Configuration" section, that a FIPS-compliant profile is in the "Selected" area of "SSL Profile (Client)".

If the BIG-IP Core is not configured to use NIST FIPS-validated cryptography to implement encryption services, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4019

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