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OHS must have the LoadModule cgi_module directive disabled.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-64385 OH12-1X-000161 SV-78875r1_rule Medium
Description
Scripts allow server side processing on behalf of the hosted application user or as processes needed in the implementation of hosted applications. Removing scripts not needed for application operation or deemed vulnerable helps to secure the web server. To assure scripts are not added to the web server and run maliciously, those script mappings that are not needed or used by the web server for hosted application operation must be removed.
STIG Date
Oracle HTTP Server 12.1.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2015-12-10

Details

Check Text ( C-65137r1_chk )
1. Open $DOMAIN_HOME/config/fmwconfig/components/OHS//httpd.conf with an editor.

2. Search for the "LoadModule cgi_module" directive within the "" directive at the OHS server configuration scope.

3. If the directive and its surrounding "" directive exist and are not commented out, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-70315r1_fix)
1. Open $DOMAIN_HOME/config/fmwconfig/components/OHS//httpd.conf with an editor.

2. Search for the "LoadModule cgi_module" directive within the "" directive at the OHS server configuration scope.

3. Comment out the "LoadModule cgi_module" directive and surrounding "" directives if they exist.