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 reception.

DISA Rule

SV-253742r961641_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-253742

Group Title

SRG-APP-000442-DB-000379

Rule Version

MADB-10-009000

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-002422 - Maintain the confidentiality and/or integrity of information during reception.

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, associated applications, and infrastructure do not employ protective measures against unauthorized disclosure and modification during reception, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-253742

Documentable

False

Rule Version

MADB-10-009000

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, associated applications, and infrastructure do not employ protective measures against unauthorized disclosure and modification during reception, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5475