Web server options for the OS root must be disabled.

From APACHE 2.2 Server for UNIX Security Technical Implementation Guide

SV-33213r1_rule Web server options for the OS root must be disabled.

Vulnerability discussion

The Apache Options directive allows for specific configuration of options, including execution of CGI, following symbolic links, server side includes, and content negotiation. The Options directive for the root OS level is used to create a default minimal options policy that allows only the minimal options at the root directory level. Then for specific web sites or portions of the web site, options may be enabled as needed and appropriate. No options should be enabled and the value for the Options Directive should be None.

Check content

Enter the following command: more /usr/local/Apache2.2/conf/httpd.conf. Review the httpd.conf file and search for the following directive: Directory For every root directory entry (i.e. ) ensure the following entry exists: Options None If the statement above is not found in the root directory statement, this is a finding. If Allow directives are included in the root directory statement, this is a finding. If the root directory statement is not found at all, this is a finding.

Fix text

Ensure the root directory has the appropriate Options assignment.

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