AS24-W1-000930 - The Apache web server must install security-relevant software updates within the configured time period directed by an authoritative source (e.g., IAVM, CTOs, DTMs, and STIGs).

Information

Security flaws with software applications are discovered daily. Vendors are constantly updating and patching their products to address newly discovered security vulnerabilities. Organizations (including any contractor to the organization) are required to promptly install security-relevant software updates (e.g., patches, service packs, and hot fixes). Flaws discovered during security assessments, continuous monitoring, incident response activities, or information system error handling must also be addressed expeditiously.

The Apache web server will be configured to check for and install security-relevant software updates from an authoritative source within an identified time period from the availability of the update. By default, this time period will be every 24 hours.

NOTE: Nessus has provided the target output to assist in reviewing the benchmark to ensure target compliance.

Solution

Install the current version of the web server software and maintain appropriate service packs and patches.

See Also

https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_Apache_Server_2-4_Windows_Y23M01_STIG.zip

Item Details

Category: SYSTEM AND INFORMATION INTEGRITY

References: 800-53|SI-2c., CAT|II, CCI|CCI-002605, Rule-ID|SV-214356r879827_rule, STIG-ID|AS24-W1-000930, STIG-Legacy|SV-102563, STIG-Legacy|V-92475, Vuln-ID|V-214356

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: 6e79f4374b35c8bbb2de4ae2c22ae9896d58c0b2a3358f294d6845e6582f5e36