An Apache web server using mobile code must meet DoD-defined mobile code requirements.

From Apache Server 2.4 Windows Site Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of SRG-APP-000206-WSR-000128

Associated with: CCI-001166

AS24-W2-000420_rule An Apache web server using mobile code must meet DoD-defined mobile code requirements.

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Mobile code in hosted applications allows the developer to add functionality and displays to hosted applications that are fluid, as opposed to a static web page. The data presentation becomes more appealing to the user, is easier to analyze, and navigation through the hosted application and data is much less complicated.Some mobile code technologies in use in today's applications are Java, JavaScript, ActiveX, PDF, Postscript, Shockwave movies, Flash animations, and VBScript. The DoD has created policies that define the use of mobile code on DoD systems. The usage restrictions and implementation guidance apply to both the selection and use of mobile code installed on organizational servers and mobile code downloaded and executed on individual workstations.The web server may host applications that contain mobile code and therefore, must meet the DoD-defined requirements regarding the deployment and/or use of mobile code. This includes digitally signing applets to provide a means for the client to establish application authenticity.

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In a command line, navigate to "<'INSTALLED PATH'>\bin". Run "httpd -M" to view a list of installed modules. If the module "mod_ssl" is not enabled, this is a finding. Review the <'INSTALLED PATH'>\conf\httpd.conf file to determine if the "SSLProtocol" directive exists and looks like the following: SSLProtocol -ALL +TLSv1.2 If the directive does not exist and does not contain "-ALL +TLSv1.2", this is a finding.

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Ensure the "SSLProtocol" is added and looks like the following in the <'INSTALLED PATH'>\conf\httpd.conf file: SSLProtocol -ALL +TLSv1.2 Ensure the "SSLEngine" parameter is set to "ON" inside the "VirtualHost" directive.

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