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Apache Server 2.4 UNIX Site Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • 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

    Group
  • 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

    Group
  • SRG-APP-000266-WSR-000159

    Group
  • SRG-APP-000266-WSR-000160

    Group
  • SRG-APP-000295-WSR-000012

    Group
  • 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

    Group
  • SRG-APP-000315-WSR-000004

    Group

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