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Application Server Security Requirements Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-APP-000118

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  • The application server must protect log information from any type of unauthorized read access.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;If log data were to become compromised, then competent forensic analysis and discovery of the true source of potentially mali...
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  • SRG-APP-000119

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

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;If log data were to become compromised, then competent forensic analysis and discovery of the true source of potentially mali...
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  • SRG-APP-000120

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  • The application server must protect log information from unauthorized deletion.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;If log data were to become compromised, then competent forensic analysis and discovery of the true source of potentially mali...
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  • SRG-APP-000121

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

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

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  • 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...
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  • SRG-APP-000125

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  • 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 ...
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  • SRG-APP-000126

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  • 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...
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  • SRG-APP-000131

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  • The application server must use an enterprise user management system to uniquely identify and authenticate users (or processes acting on behalf of organizational users).

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;To assure accountability and prevent unauthorized access, application server users must be uniquely identified and authentica...
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  • 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 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...
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  • SRG-APP-000133

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  • 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...
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  • 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. ...
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  • SRG-APP-000141

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  • 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...
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  • 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...
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  • SRG-APP-000148

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  • The application server must use multifactor authentication for network access to privileged accounts.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Multifactor authentication creates a layered defense and makes it more difficult for an unauthorized person to access the app...
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  • SRG-APP-000151

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  • The application server must use multifactor authentication for local access to privileged accounts.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Multifactor authentication creates a layered defense and makes it more difficult for an unauthorized person to access the app...
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  • SRG-APP-000153

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  • The application server must authenticate users individually prior to using a group authenticator.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;To ensure individual accountability and prevent unauthorized access, application server users (and any processes acting on be...
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  • SRG-APP-000156

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  • The application server must provide security extensions to extend the SOAP protocol and provide secure authentication when accessing sensitive data.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Application servers may provide a web services capability that could be leveraged to allow remote access to sensitive applica...
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  • SRG-APP-000163

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  • The application server must disable identifiers (individuals, groups, roles, and devices) after 35 days of inactivity.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Inactive identifiers pose a risk to systems and applications. Attackers that are able to exploit an inactive identifier can p...
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  • SRG-APP-000171

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  • SRG-APP-000211

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  • The application server must for password-based authentication, store passwords using an approved salted key derivation function, preferably using a keyed hash.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Applications must enforce password encryption when storing passwords. Passwords need to be protected at all times and encrypt...
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  • SRG-APP-000172

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  • The application server must transmit only encrypted representations of passwords.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Passwords need to be protected at all times, and encryption is the standard method for protecting passwords during transmissi...
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  • SRG-APP-000172

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  • The application server must utilize encryption when using LDAP for authentication.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Passwords need to be protected at all times, and encryption is the standard method for protecting passwords during transmissi...
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  • SRG-APP-000175

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  • The application server must perform RFC 5280-compliant certification path validation.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;A certificate's certification path is the path from the end entity certificate to a trusted root certification authority (CA)...
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  • SRG-APP-000176

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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, ...
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  • SRG-APP-000177

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  • The application server must separate hosted application functionality from application server management functionality.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The application server consists of the management interface and hosted applications. By separating the management interface ...
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