STIGQter: STIG Summary: Oracle HTTP Server 12.1.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 7 Benchmark Date: 24 Jul 2020:

OHS must have the MaxKeepAliveRequests directive properly set to restrict the ability of users to launch Denial of Service (DoS) attacks against other information systems or networks.

DISA Rule

SV-78951r1_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-64461

Group Title

SRG-APP-000246-WSR-000149

Rule Version

OH12-1X-000286

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-001094 - The information system restricts the ability of individuals to launch organization-defined denial of service attacks against other information systems.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

1. Open $DOMAIN_HOME/config/fmwconfig/components/OHS/<componentName>/httpd.conf and every .conf file (e.g., ssl.conf) included in it with an editor.

2. Search for the "MaxKeepAliveRequests" directive at the OHS server and virtual host configuration scopes.

3. Set the "MaxKeepAliveRequests" directive to a value of "500", add the directive if it does not exist.

Check Contents

1. Open $DOMAIN_HOME/config/fmwconfig/components/OHS/<componentName>/httpd.conf and every .conf file (e.g., ssl.conf) included in it with an editor.

2. Search for the "MaxKeepAliveRequests" directive at the OHS server and virtual host configuration scopes.

3. If the directive is omitted or is set greater than 500, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-64461

Documentable

False

Rule Version

OH12-1X-000286

Severity Override Guidance

1. Open $DOMAIN_HOME/config/fmwconfig/components/OHS/<componentName>/httpd.conf and every .conf file (e.g., ssl.conf) included in it with an editor.

2. Search for the "MaxKeepAliveRequests" directive at the OHS server and virtual host configuration scopes.

3. If the directive is omitted or is set greater than 500, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2753

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