STIGQter: STIG Summary: MariaDB Enterprise 10.x Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 5 Benchmark Date: 01 Apr 2026:

MariaDB must maintain the confidentiality and integrity of information during preparation for transmission.

DISA Rule

SV-253741r961638_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-253741

Group Title

SRG-APP-000441-DB-000378

Rule Version

MADB-10-008900

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-002420 - Maintain the confidentiality and/or integrity of information during preparation for transmission.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the DBMS and related system components to use NSA-approved cryptography to protect classified information in accordance with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, and standards.

Configure MariaDB to use TLS.

Details for this procedure can be found here:
https://mariadb.com/docs/security/encryption/in-transit/enable-tls-server/

Check Contents

If the data owner does not have a strict requirement for ensuring data integrity and confidentiality is maintained at every step of the data transfer and handling process, this is not a finding.

First, as the database administrator, verify the following settings:

MariaDB> SHOW GLOBAL VARIABLES LIKE 'ssl_ca';
MariaDB> SHOW GLOBAL VARIABLES LIKE 'ssl_cert';
MariaDB> SHOW GLOBAL VARIABLES LIKE 'ssl_key';

If SSL is not enabled, this is a finding.

If MariaDB does not employ protective measures against unauthorized disclosure and modification during preparation for transmission, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-253741

Documentable

False

Rule Version

MADB-10-008900

Severity Override Guidance

If the data owner does not have a strict requirement for ensuring data integrity and confidentiality is maintained at every step of the data transfer and handling process, this is not a finding.

First, as the database administrator, verify the following settings:

MariaDB> SHOW GLOBAL VARIABLES LIKE 'ssl_ca';
MariaDB> SHOW GLOBAL VARIABLES LIKE 'ssl_cert';
MariaDB> SHOW GLOBAL VARIABLES LIKE 'ssl_key';

If SSL is not enabled, this is a finding.

If MariaDB does not employ protective measures against unauthorized disclosure and modification during preparation for transmission, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5475