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Oracle HTTP Server 12.1.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • Symbolic links must not be used in the web content directory tree.

    <VulnDiscussion>A symbolic link allows a file or a directory to be referenced using a symbolic name raising a potential hazard if symbolic li...
    Rule High Severity
  • All utility programs, not necessary for operations, must be removed or disabled.

    <VulnDiscussion>Just as running unneeded services and protocols is a danger to the web server at the lower levels of the OSI model, running u...
    Rule Low Severity
  • SRG-APP-000516-WSR-000174

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The OHS htpasswd files (if present) must reflect proper ownership and permissions.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;In addition to OS restrictions, access rights to files and directories can be set on a web site using the web server software...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000516-WSR-000174

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • A public OHS installation must limit email to outbound only.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Incoming E-mail has been known to provide hackers with access to servers. Disabling the incoming mail service prevents this t...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000516-WSR-000174

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • OHS content and configuration files must be part of a routine backup program.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Backing up web server data and web server application software after upgrades or maintenance ensures that recovery can be acc...
    Rule Low Severity
  • SRG-APP-000516-WSR-000174

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • OHS must be segregated from other services.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The web server installation and configuration plan should not support the co-hosting of multiple services such as Domain Name...
    Rule Medium Severity

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