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XCCDF
APACHE 2.2 Server for Windows Security Technical Implementation Guide
WG275
WG275
An XCCDF Group - A logical subset of the XCCDF Benchmark
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WG275
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The web server, although started by superuser or privileged account, must run using a non-privileged account.
Medium Severity
<VulnDiscussion>Running the web server with excessive privileges presents an increased risk to the web server. In the event the web server’s services are compromised, the context by which the web server is running will determine the amount of damage that may be caused by the attacker. If the web server is run as an administrator or as an equivalent account, the attacker will gain administrative access through the web server. If, on the other hand, the web server is running with least privilege required to function, the capabilities of the attacker will be greatly decreased.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility>System Administrator</Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>