DNS Policy

The DNS Policy (V4 R1) has 24 STIG checks. New to STIG checklists? Read What is a STIG checklist?, CKL vs CKLB, and STIG vs SCAP benchmark.

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Severity

Version

V4 · R1

CurrentPublished Fri Apr 27 2018

The DNS server software is either installed on or enabled on an operating system that is no longer supported by the vendor.

DNS Policy

Assessment Title

Rule Text

The DNS server software is either installed on or enabled on an operating system that is no longer supported by the vendor.

Description

Discussion Text

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Objective

V-13051

Rule

SV-13619r1_rule

Severity

high

Rule Version

DNS0175

Documentable

false

IA Controls

NIST SP 800-53

Rev 5

Assessment Procedure

Check Text

Review the Operating System to determine if it is supported by the vendor, e.g. Windows NT is no longer supported.

Implementation Procedure

Fix Text

The IAO should develop a migration plan to upgrade or replace any out of date software or any software that is no longer vendor supported.

STIG check 18 of 24 in the DNS Policy STIG checklist

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