STIGQter: STIG Summary: A10 Networks ADC ALG Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 1 Benchmark Date: 23 Apr 2021:

The A10 Networks ADC, when used to load balance web applications, must strip HTTP response headers.

DISA Rule

SV-237040r639567_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-237040

Group Title

SRG-NET-000273-ALG-000129

Rule Version

AADC-AG-000062

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-001312 - The information system generates error messages that provide information necessary for corrective actions without revealing information that could be exploited by adversaries.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

If the device is used to load balance web servers, configure the device to strip HTTP response headers.

The following command configures a WAF template and includes the option to strip HTTP response headers:
slb template waf
filter-resp-hdrs

Check Contents

If the device is not used to load balance web servers, this is not applicable. If the device is used to load balance web servers, verify that the A10 Networks ADC strips HTTP response headers.

The following command displays WAF templates:
show slb template waf

If the configured WAF templates do not have the "filter-resp-hdrs" option configured, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-237040

Documentable

False

Rule Version

AADC-AG-000062

Severity Override Guidance

If the device is not used to load balance web servers, this is not applicable. If the device is used to load balance web servers, verify that the A10 Networks ADC strips HTTP response headers.

The following command displays WAF templates:
show slb template waf

If the configured WAF templates do not have the "filter-resp-hdrs" option configured, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5285

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