OHS must have the LoadModule ossl_module directive enabled to encrypt passwords during transmission.

From Oracle HTTP Server 12.1.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000197

SV-78897r1_rule OHS must have the LoadModule ossl_module directive enabled to encrypt passwords during transmission.

Vulnerability discussion

Data used to authenticate, especially passwords, needs to be protected at all times, and encryption is the standard method for protecting authentication data during transmission. Data used to authenticate can be passed to and from the web server for many reasons. Examples include data passed from a user to the web server through an HTTPS connection for authentication, the web server authenticating to a backend database for data retrieval and posting, and the web server authenticating to a clustered web server manager for an update.

Check content

1. As required, open $DOMAIN_HOME/config/fmwconfig/components/OHS//httpd.conf with an editor. 2. Search for the "LoadModule ossl_module" directive at the OHS server configuration scope. 3. If the directive is omitted, this is a finding. 4. Validate that the file specified exists. If the file does not exist, this is a finding.

Fix text

1. Open $DOMAIN_HOME/config/fmwconfig/components/OHS//httpd.conf with an editor. 2. Search for the "LoadModule ossl_module" directive at the OHS server configuration scope. 3. Set the "LoadModule ossl_module" directive to ""${PRODUCT_HOME}/modules/mod_ossl.so"", add the directive if it does not exist.

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