Domain Name System (DNS) Security Requirements Guide

The DNS implementation must protect the authenticity of communications sessions for dynamic updates.

STIG ID: | SRG: SRG-APP-000219-DNS-000029 | Severity: Medium | CCI: | Vulnerability ID: V-205183

Description

DNS is a fundamental network service that is prone to various attacks, such as cache poisoning and man-in-the middle attacks. If communication sessions are not provided appropriate validity protections, such as the employment of DNSSEC, the authenticity of the data cannot be guaranteed.

Check

C-5450r392462_chk

Review the DNS server configuration to determine if communication sessions for dynamic updates are provided authenticity protection. If communications sessions do not employ authenticity protections, this is a finding.

Fix

F-5450r392463_fix

Configure the DNS server to employ mechanisms to protect the authenticity of communications sessions for dynamic updates.