The web server must, for public key-based authentication, implement a local cache of revocation data to support path discovery and validation.
Overview
Finding ID
Version
Rule ID
IA Controls
Severity
V-264354
SRG-APP-000875-WSR-000280
SV-264354r984407_rule
Medium
Description
Public key cryptography is a valid authentication mechanism for individuals, machines, and devices. For PKI solutions, status information for certification paths includes certificate revocation lists or certificate status protocol responses. For PIV cards, certificate validation involves the construction and verification of a certification path to the Common Policy Root trust anchor, which includes certificate policy processing. Implementing a local cache of revocation data to support path discovery and validation also supports system availability in situations where organizations are unable to access revocation information via the network.