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Apache Server 2.4 UNIX Server Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-APP-000001-WSR-000002

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    Group
  • The Apache web server must perform server-side session management.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Session management is the practice of protecting the bulk of the user authorization and identity information. This data can b...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000014-WSR-000006

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    Group
  • The Apache web server must use cryptography to protect the integrity of remote sessions.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Data exchanged between the user and the Apache web server can range from static display data to credentials used to log on to...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000516-WSR-000174

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    Group
  • The Apache web server must have system logging enabled.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The server error logs are invaluable because they can also be used to identify potential problems and enable proactive remedi...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000089-WSR-000047

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    Group
  • The Apache web server must generate, at a minimum, log records for system startup and shutdown, system access, and system authentication events.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Log records can be generated from various components within the Apache web server (e.g., httpd, plug-ins to external backends...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000098-WSR-000060

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    Group
  • An Apache web server, behind a load balancer or proxy server, must produce log records containing the client IP information as the source and destination and not the load balancer or proxy IP information with each event.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Apache web server logging capability is critical for accurate forensic analysis. Without sufficient and accurate information,...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000108-WSR-000166

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    Group
  • The Apache web server must use a logging mechanism that is configured to alert the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) and System Administrator (SA) in the event of a processing failure.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Reviewing log data allows an investigator to recreate the path of an attacker and to capture forensic data for later use. Log...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000118-WSR-000068

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    Group
  • The Apache web server log files must only be accessible by privileged users.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Log data is essential in the investigation of events. If log data were to become compromised, competent forensic analysis and...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000119-WSR-000069

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    Group
  • The log information from the Apache web server must be protected from unauthorized modification or deletion.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Log data is essential in the investigation of events. If log data were to become compromised, competent forensic analysis and...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000125-WSR-000071

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    Group
  • The log data and records from the Apache web server must be backed up onto a different system or media.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Protection of log data includes ensuring log data is not accidentally lost or deleted. Backing up log records to an unrelated...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000131-WSR-000073

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    Group
  • Expansion modules must be fully reviewed, tested, and signed before they can exist on a production Apache web server.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;In the case of a production web server, areas for content development and testing will not exist, as this type of content is ...
    Rule Medium Severity

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