STIGQter: STIG Summary: Palo Alto Networks ALG Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 1 Benchmark Date: 23 Oct 2020:

The Palo Alto Networks security platform being used for TLS/SSL decryption using PKI-based user authentication must only accept end entity certificates issued by DoD PKI or DoD-approved PKI Certificate Authorities (CAs) for the establishment of protected sessions.

DISA Rule

SV-228859r557387_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-228859

Group Title

SRG-NET-000355-ALG-000117

Rule Version

PANW-AG-000101

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-002470 - The information system only allows the use of organization-defined certificate authorities for verification of the establishment of protected sessions.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Import the intermediate CA certificates.

To load a CA certificate on the Palo Alto Networks firewall:
Go to Device >> Certificate Management >> Certificates
On the "Device Certificate" tab, select "Import".
In the "Import Certificate" window, complete the required information.
In the "Certificate Name" field, enter the name of the certificate.
In the "Certificate File" field, select "Browse", then browse to and select the appropriate file.
In the "File Format" field, select "Base64 Encoded Certificate (PEM)".
Select "OK".

Create a Client Certificate Profile:
Go to Device >>Certificate Management>> Certificate Profile
Select "Add".
In the Certificate Profile, complete the required fields.
In the "Name" field, enter the name of the Certificate Profile.
In the "Username" field, select "Subject".
Note: The adjacent field will contain common-name.
Add all of the DoD Intermediate Certificates.
Select the "Use OCSP" check box.
Select the "Block session if certificate status is unknown" check box.
Select the "Block session if certificate status cannot be retrieved within timeout".

Create an Authentication Profile:
Go to Device >> Authentication Profile
Select, "Add".
In the "Authentication Profile" window, complete the required fields.
In the "Authentication" field, add either "RADIUS" or "LDAP" based on the local requirements.
In the Server Profile filed, select the server profile for the authentication server.

Check Contents

If the Palo Alto Networks security platform is not used for TLS/SSL decryption, this is not applicable.

If the Palo Alto Networks security platform accepts non-DoD approved PKI end entity certificates, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-228859

Documentable

False

Rule Version

PANW-AG-000101

Severity Override Guidance

If the Palo Alto Networks security platform is not used for TLS/SSL decryption, this is not applicable.

If the Palo Alto Networks security platform accepts non-DoD approved PKI end entity certificates, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4233

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