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

The BIG-IP appliance must be configured to obscure feedback of authentication information during the authentication process to protect the information from possible exploitation/use by unauthorized individuals.

DISA Rule

SV-217406r557520_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-217406

Group Title

SRG-APP-000178-NDM-000264

Rule Version

F5BI-DM-000133

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000206 - The information system obscures feedback of authentication information during the authentication process to protect the information from possible exploitation/use by unauthorized individuals.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the BIG-IP appliance to use SSL communications when connecting to a properly configured authentication server.

Check Contents

Verify if the BIG-IP appliance is configured to obscure feedback of authentication information during the authentication process.

Navigate to the BIG-IP System manager >> System >> Users >> Authentication.

Verify "Encryption" is configured to use SSL for the authentication process with a properly configured authentication server.

If the BIG-IP appliance is not configured to obscure feedback of authentication information during the authentication process, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-217406

Documentable

False

Rule Version

F5BI-DM-000133

Severity Override Guidance

Verify if the BIG-IP appliance is configured to obscure feedback of authentication information during the authentication process.

Navigate to the BIG-IP System manager >> System >> Users >> Authentication.

Verify "Encryption" is configured to use SSL for the authentication process with a properly configured authentication server.

If the BIG-IP appliance is not configured to obscure feedback of authentication information during the authentication process, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4036

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