Lighttpd must prohibit unnecessary services, functions or processes.

From VMware vRealize Automation 7.x Lighttpd Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000381

SV-99907r1_rule Lighttpd must prohibit unnecessary services, functions or processes.

Vulnerability 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

Obtain supporting documentation from the ISSO. Determine if any unnecessary services, functions or processes are running on the web server. If any unnecessary services, functions or processes are running on the web server, this is a finding.

Fix text

Remove or disable any unnecessary services, functions or processes.

Pro Tips

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