Rule ID
SV-221278r960759_rule
Version
V2R3
CCIs
The web server has several remote communications channels. Examples are user requests via http/https, communication to a backend database, or communication to authenticate users. The encryption used to communicate must match the data that is being retrieved or presented. Methods of communication are http for publicly displayed information, https to encrypt when user data is being transmitted, VPN tunneling, or other encryption methods to a database.
1. As required, open $DOMAIN_HOME/config/fmwconfig/components/OHS/<componentName>/ssl.conf with an editor. 2. Search for the "SSLFIPS" directive at the OHS server configuration scope. 3. If the directive is omitted or is not set to "On", this is a finding.
1. Open $DOMAIN_HOME/config/fmwconfig/components/OHS/<componentName>/ssl.conf with an editor. 2. Search for the "SSLFIPS" directive at the OHS server configuration scope. 3. Set the "SSLFIPS" directive to "On", add the directive if it does not exist.