The application server management interface must display an explicit logout message to users indicating the reliable termination of authenticated communications sessions.

From Application Server Security Requirements Guide

Associated with: CCI-002364

SV-71677r2_rule The application server management interface must display an explicit logout message to users indicating the reliable termination of authenticated communications sessions.

Vulnerability discussion

Providing a logout capability to the user allows the user to explicitly close a session and free those resources used during the session.If a user cannot explicitly end an application session, the session may remain open and be exploited by an attacker; this is referred to as a zombie session.The attacker will then have access to the application server management functions without going through the user authentication process.To inform the user that the session has been reliably closed, a logout message must be displayed to the user.

Check content

Review application server documentation and configuration settings to determine if the application server management interface displays a logout message. If the application server management interface does not display a logout message, this is a finding.

Fix text

Configure the application server management interface to display an explicit logout message to users.

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