DB2X-00-004600 - DB2 must use NIST FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic modules for cryptographic operations

Information

Use of weak or not validated cryptographic algorithms undermines the purposes of utilizing encryption and digital signatures to protect data. Weak algorithms can be easily broken and not validated cryptographic modules may not implement algorithms correctly. Unapproved cryptographic modules or algorithms should not be relied on for authentication, confidentiality or integrity. Weak cryptography could allow an attacker to gain access to and modify data stored in the database as well as the administration settings of the DBMS.

Applications, including DBMSs, utilizing cryptography are required to use approved NIST FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic modules that meet the requirements of applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, standards, and guidance.

The security functions validated as part of FIPS 140-2 for cryptographic modules are described in FIPS 140-2 Annex A.

The cryptographic functionality in IBM DB2 for LUW includes features that are fully FIPS 140-2 validated, and others that are not. To be sure of using only FIPS 140-2 validated modules, specify SSL (TLS) for communication and IBM Database Native Encryption for data at rest.

The decision whether to employ cryptography is the responsibility of the information owner/steward, who exercises discretion within the framework of applicable rules, policies, and law.

Solution

Modify the cryptographic configuration to employ SSL/TLS for encryption of communications.

Modify the cryptographic configuration to employ IBM Database Native Encryption for encryption of data at rest.

See Also

https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_IBM_DB2_V10-5_LUW_V2R1_STIG.zip

Item Details

Category: IDENTIFICATION AND AUTHENTICATION

References: 800-53|IA-7, CAT|I, CCI|CCI-000803, Rule-ID|SV-213702r917666_rule, STIG-ID|DB2X-00-004600, STIG-Legacy|SV-89167, STIG-Legacy|V-74493, Vuln-ID|V-213702

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: 1b3af8d80d416e9606e6ba06edb98e785939a722bdf72a24d80d08bc5e44b06f