Oracle JRE 8 must enable the dialog to enable users to check publisher certificates for revocation.

From Java Runtime Environment (JRE) version 8 STIG for Windows

Part of SRG-APP-000401

Associated with: CCI-001991

SV-81451r2_rule Oracle JRE 8 must enable the dialog to enable users to check publisher certificates for revocation.

Vulnerability discussion

A certificate revocation list is a directory which contains a list of certificates that have been revoked for various reasons. Certificates may be revoked due to improper issuance, compromise of the certificate, and failure to adhere to policy. Therefore, any certificate found on a CRL should not be trusted. Permitting execution of an applet published with a revoked certificate may result in spoofing, malware, system modification, invasion of privacy, and denial of service.

Check content

If the system is on the SIPRNet, this requirement is NA. Navigate to the system-level "deployment.properties" file for JRE. \Sun\Java\Deployment\deployment.properties - or - \Lib\deployment.properties If the key "deployment.security.validation.crl=true" is not present in the "deployment.properties" file, or is set to "false", this is a finding. If the key "deployment.security.validation.crl.locked" is not present in the "deployment.properties" file, this is a finding.

Fix text

If the system is on the SIPRNet, this requirement is NA. Enable the "Check certificates for revocation using If the system is on the SIPRNet, this requirement is NA. Enable the "Check certificates for revocation using Certificate Revocation Lists (CRL)" option. Navigate to the system-level "deployment.properties" file for JRE. Add the key "deployment.security.validation.crl=true" to the "deployment.properties" file. Add the key "deployment.security.validation.crl.locked" to the "deployment.properties" file.

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