The CustomIdentityKeyStorePassPhrase property of the Node Manager configured to support OHS must be configured for secure communication.

From Oracle HTTP Server 12.1.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-79097r1_rule The CustomIdentityKeyStorePassPhrase property of the Node Manager configured to support OHS must be configured for secure communication.

Vulnerability discussion

Oracle Node Manager is the utility that is used to perform common operational tasks for OHS.The "CustomIdentityKeyStorePassPhrase" property is used to protect the data within the keystore. Without protection, the data within the keystore could be compromised allowing an attacker to use the certificates to gain trusted access to other systems or processes.

Check content

1. Open $DOMAIN_HOME/nodemanager/nodemanager.properties with an editor. 2. Search for the "CustomIdentityKeyStorePassPhrase" property. 3. If the property does not exist or is set improperly, this is a finding.

Fix text

1. Open $DOMAIN_HOME/nodemanager/nodemanager.properties with an editor. 2. Search for the "CustomIdentityKeyStorePassPhrase" property. 3. Set the "CustomIdentityKeyStorePassPhrase" property to the password of the keystore that contains a valid DoD certificate for the Node Manager identity, add the property if it does not exist.

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