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Web Server Security Requirements Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • The web server must generate a session ID long enough that it cannot be guessed through brute force.

    Generating a session identifier (ID) that is not easily guessed through brute force is essential to deter several types of session attacks. By knowing the session ID, an attacker can hijack a user...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000224

    Group
  • The web server must generate a session ID using as much of the character set as possible to reduce the risk of brute force.

    Generating a session identifier (ID) that is not easily guessed through brute force is essential to deter several types of session attacks. By knowing the session ID, an attacker can hijack a user ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000224

    Group
  • The web server must generate unique session identifiers with definable entropy.

    Generating a session identifier (ID) that is not easily guessed through brute force is essential to deter several types of session attacks. By knowing the session ID, an attacker can hijack a user ...
    Rule Medium Severity

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