Check: AS24-W1-000670
Apache Server 2.4 Windows Server STIG:
AS24-W1-000670
(in versions v2 r3 through v1 r0.1)
Title
The Apache web server must restrict inbound connections from nonsecure zones. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Remote access to the Apache web server is any access that communicates through an external, non-organization-controlled network. Remote access can be used to access hosted applications or to perform management functions. A web server can be accessed remotely and must be capable of restricting access from what the DoD defines as nonsecure zones. Nonsecure zones are defined as any IP, subnet, or region that is defined as a threat to the organization. The nonsecure zones must be defined for public web servers logically located in a DMZ, as well as private web servers with perimeter protection devices. By restricting access from nonsecure zones, through the internal Apache web server access list, the Apache web server can stop or slow denial-of-service (DoS) attacks on the Apache web server.
Check Content
Review the <'INSTALL PATH'>\conf\httpd.conf file. If "IP Address Restrictions" are not configured or IP ranges configured to be "Allow" are not restrictive enough to prevent connections from nonsecure zones, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure the "http.conf" file to include restrictions. Example: <RequireAll> Require not host phishers.example.com moreidiots.example </RequireAll> Restart the Apache service.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-214343r879692_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-214343
Group Title: SRG-APP-000315-WSR-000004
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-002314 |
The information system controls remote access methods. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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AC-17 (1) |
Automated Monitoring / Control |