Summary

The system should regularly check DNS names and sub-domain names in use by the application for expiration or change. This helps protect applications from the effects of sub-domain takeover attacks.

Description

The primary purpose behind this verification is to protect the application from sub-domain takeover attacks. Sub-domain takeover attacks typically involve an attacker registering a domain that was previously used by a third-party service but is no longer active. If the sub-domain's DNS records are not properly updated or removed, an attacker can take control of the sub-domain and eventually launch attacks, such as phishing or serving malicious content under the assumed trust of the legitimate domain.

References

• CWE-350. Reliance on reverse DNS resolution for a security-critical action
• ISO27002-8_20. Network controls
• C2M2-9_2_g. Implement network protections for cybersecurity architecture
• ISO27001-8_20. Network controls
• RESOLSB-Art_30_6. Security in Electronic Channels - Digital Banking