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V-214286

CAT II (Medium)

The Apache web server must perform RFC 5280-compliant certification path validation.

Rule ID

SV-214286r1051289_rule

STIG

Apache Server 2.4 UNIX Site Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V2R6

CCIs

CCI-000185

Discussion

A certificate's certification path is the path from the end entity certificate to a trusted root certification authority (CA). Certification path validation is necessary for a relying party to make an informed decision regarding acceptance of an end entity certificate. Certification path validation includes checks such as certificate issuer trust, time validity, and revocation status for each certificate in the certification path. Revocation status information for CA and subject certificates in a certification path is commonly provided via certificate revocation lists (CRLs) or online certificate status protocol (OCSP) responses.

Check Content

Review the Apache server documentation and deployed configuration to determine whether the application server provides PKI functionality that validates certification paths in accordance with RFC 5280.

If PKI is not being used, this is NA.

If the Apache server is using PKI, but it does not perform this requirement, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the Apache server to validate certificates in accordance with RFC 5280.