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XCCDF
APACHE 2.2 Site for UNIX Security Technical Implementation Guide
WG255
WG255
An XCCDF Group - A logical subset of the XCCDF Benchmark
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WG255
1 Rule
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Access to the web server log files must be restricted to administrators, web administrators, and auditors.
Medium Severity
<VulnDiscussion>A major tool in exploring the web site use, attempted use, unusual conditions, and problems are the access and error logs. In the event of a security incident, these logs can provide the SA and the web administrator with valuable information. Because of the information that is captured in the logs, it is critical that only authorized individuals have access to the logs.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility>System Administrator</Responsibility><Responsibility>Web Administrator</Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>