Summary

Cryptographic keys should not remain in RAM for more than 5 seconds.

Description

When cryptographic keys are used for encryption or decryption operations, they are loaded into the computer's or device's RAM. Even after the cryptographic operation is completed, there is a risk of residual data remaining in the RAM. This residual data might persist for a short period before being overwritten by other data.

Supported In

This requirement is verified in following services

References

• OWASP TOP 10-A7. Identification and authentication failures
• PA-DSS-2_5_3. Secure cryptographic key storage
• SANS 25-18. Use of hard-coded credentials
• CMMC-SC_L2-3_13_16. Data at rest
• HITRUST CSF-10_g. Key management
• FedRAMP-SC-13. Cryptographic protection
• ISO/IEC 27002-8_24. Use of cryptography
• OWASP SCP-6. Cryptographic practices
• BSAFSS-EN_3-1. Software protects and validates encryption keys
• C2M2-9_5_e. Implement data security for cybersecurity architecture
• PCI DSS-3_7_3. Secure cryptographic key storage
• ISO/IEC 27001-8_24. Use of cryptography
• OWASP MASVS-CRYPTO-2. The app performs key management according to industry best practices
• CWE TOP 25-798. Use of hard-coded credentials

Vulnerabilities

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