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V-221452

CAT III (Low)

All utility programs, not necessary for operations, must be removed or disabled.

Rule ID

SV-221452r961863_rule

STIG

Oracle HTTP Server 12.1.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V2R3

CCIs

CCI-000366

Discussion

Just as running unneeded services and protocols is a danger to the web server at the lower levels of the OSI model, running unneeded utilities and programs is also a danger at the application layer of the OSI model. Office suites, development tools, and graphical editors are examples of such programs that are troublesome. Individual productivity tools have no legitimate place or use on an enterprise, production web server and they are also prone to their own security risks.

Check Content

1. Check the server for software that is unnecessary for OHS operation.

2. If the software is unnecessary for OHS, other organization requirements, or is not appropriately patched or supported, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Remove any software that is unnecessary for OHS operation, other organization requirements, or is not appropriately patched or supported.