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Application Server Security Requirements Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-APP-000122

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  • The application server must protect log tools from unauthorized modification.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Protecting log data also includes identifying and protecting the tools used to view and manipulate log data. Depending upon...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000123

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    Group
  • The application server must protect log tools from unauthorized deletion.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Protecting log data also includes identifying and protecting the tools used to view and manipulate log data. Depending upon...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000125

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    Group
  • The application server must back up log records at least every seven days onto a different system or system component than the system or component being logged.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Protection of log data includes assuring log data is not accidentally lost or deleted. Backing up log records to a different ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000126

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    Group
  • The application server must use cryptographic mechanisms to protect the integrity of log information.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Protecting the integrity of log records helps to ensure log files are not tampered with. Cryptographic mechanisms are the ind...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000131

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  • Only authenticated system administrators or the designated PKI Sponsor for the application server must have access to the web servers private key.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The cornerstone of the PKI is the private key used to encrypt or digitally sign information. If the private key is stolen, ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000177

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    Group
  • The application server must prevent the installation of patches, service packs, or application components without verification the software component has been digitally signed using a certificate that is recognized and approved by the organization.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Changes to any software components can have significant effects on the overall security of the application. Verifying softwar...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000133

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    Group
  • The application server must limit privileges to change the software resident within software libraries.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Application servers have the ability to specify that the hosted applications utilize shared libraries. The application server...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000133

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  • The application server must be capable of reverting to the last known good configuration in the event of failed installations and upgrades.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Any changes to the components of the application server can have significant effects on the overall security of the system. ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000141

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    Group
  • The application server must adhere to the principles of least functionality by providing only essential capabilities.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Application servers provide a myriad of differing processes, features and functionalities. Some of these processes may be dee...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000142

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  • The application server must prohibit or restrict the use of nonsecure ports, protocols, modules, and/or services as defined in the PPSM CAL and vulnerability assessments.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Some networking protocols may not meet organizational security requirements to protect data and components. Application serv...
    Rule Medium Severity

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