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Application Server Security Requirements Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • The application server must check the validity of all data inputs to the management interface, except those specifically identified by the organization.

    <VulnDiscussion>Invalid user input occurs when a user inserts data or characters into an applications data entry field and the application is...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000266

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  • The application server must identify potentially security-relevant error conditions.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The structure and content of error messages need to be carefully considered by the organization and development team. Any ap...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000266

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    Group
  • The application server must only generate error messages that provide information necessary for corrective actions without revealing sensitive or potentially harmful information in error logs and administrative messages.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Any application providing too much information in error logs and in administrative messages to the screen risks compromising ...
    Rule Medium Severity

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