OHS must have the SSLFIPS directive enabled to encrypt remote connections in accordance with the categorization of data hosted by the web server.

From Oracle HTTP Server 12.1.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000068

SV-78625r1_rule OHS must have the SSLFIPS directive enabled to encrypt remote connections in accordance with the categorization of data hosted by the web server.

Vulnerability discussion

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.

Check content

1. As required, open $DOMAIN_HOME/config/fmwconfig/components/OHS//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.

Fix text

1. Open $DOMAIN_HOME/config/fmwconfig/components/OHS//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.

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