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 LimitRequestFields directive set to restrict the ability of users to launch Denial of Service (DoS) attacks against other information systems or networks.

DISA Rule

SV-78957r1_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-64467

Group Title

SRG-APP-000246-WSR-000149

Rule Version

OH12-1X-000289

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 "LimitRequestFields" directive at the OHS server and virtual host configuration scopes.

3. Set the "LimitRequestFields" directive to a value of "40", add the directive if it does not exist.

Note: This vulnerability can be documented locally with the ISSM/ISSO if the site has operational reasons for the use of a higher value.

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 "LimitRequestFields" directive at the OHS server and virtual host configuration scopes.

3. If the directive is omitted or is set greater than 40, this is a finding.

Note: This vulnerability can be documented locally with the ISSM/ISSO if the site has operational reasons for the use of a higher value.

Vulnerability Number

V-64467

Documentable

False

Rule Version

OH12-1X-000289

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 "LimitRequestFields" directive at the OHS server and virtual host configuration scopes.

3. If the directive is omitted or is set greater than 40, this is a finding.

Note: This vulnerability can be documented locally with the ISSM/ISSO if the site has operational reasons for the use of a higher value.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2753

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