V-214299

Discussion

The Apache web server can be modified through parameter modification, patch installation, upgrades to the Apache web server or modules, and security parameter changes. With each of these changes, there is the potential for an adverse effect such as a denial of service (DoS), Apache web server instability, or hosted application instability. To limit changes to the Apache web server and limit exposure to any adverse effects from the changes, files such as the Apache web server application files, libraries, and configuration files must have permissions and ownership set properly to only allow privileged users access.

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Obtain a list of the user accounts for the system, noting the privileges for each account. 
 
Verify with the system administrator (SA) or the information system security officer (ISSO) that all privileged accounts are mission essential and documented. 
 
Verify with the SA or the ISSO that all nonadministrator access to shell scripts and operating system functions are mission essential and documented. 
 
If undocumented privileged accounts are found, this is a finding. 
 
If undocumented access to shell scripts or operating system functions is present, this is a finding.