Apache Server 2.4 UNIX Site Security Technical Implementation Guide
Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark
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The Apache web server document directory must be in a separate partition from the Apache web servers system files.
A web server is used to deliver content on the request of a client. The content delivered to a client must be controlled, allowing only hosted application files to be accessed and delivered. To all...Rule Medium Severity -
SRG-APP-000246-WSR-000149
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The Apache web server must be tuned to handle the operational requirements of the hosted application.
A denial of service (DoS) can occur when the Apache web server is so overwhelmed that it can no longer respond to additional requests. A web server not properly tuned may become overwhelmed and cau...Rule Medium Severity -
SRG-APP-000266-WSR-000142
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SRG-APP-000266-WSR-000159
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SRG-APP-000266-WSR-000160
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SRG-APP-000295-WSR-000012
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The Apache web server must set an absolute timeout for sessions.
Leaving sessions open indefinitely is a major security risk. An attacker can easily use an already authenticated session to access the hosted application as the previously authenticated user. By cl...Rule Medium Severity -
SRG-APP-000295-WSR-000134
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SRG-APP-000315-WSR-000004
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The Apache web server must restrict inbound connections from nonsecure zones.
Remote access to the Apache web server is any access that communicates through an external, non-organization-controlled network. Remote access can be used to access hosted applications or to perfor...Rule Medium Severity -
SRG-APP-000340-WSR-000029
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SRG-APP-000380-WSR-000072
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SRG-APP-000427-WSR-000186
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SRG-APP-000439-WSR-000153
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The Apache web server cookies, such as session cookies, sent to the client using SSL/TLS must not be compressed.
A cookie is used when a web server needs to share data with the client's browser. The data is often used to remember the client when the client returns to the hosted application at a later date. A ...Rule Medium Severity -
SRG-APP-000439-WSR-000155
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SRG-APP-000516-WSR-000174
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The Apache web server must perform server-side session management.
Session management is the practice of protecting the bulk of the user authorization and identity information. This data can be stored on the client system or on the server. When the session info...Rule Medium Severity -
The Apache web server must produce log records containing sufficient information to establish what type of events occurred.
Apache web server logging capability is critical for accurate forensic analysis. Without sufficient and accurate information, a correct replay of the events cannot be determined. Ascertaining th...Rule Medium Severity
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