The Apache web server must be tuned to handle the operational requirements of the hosted application.

From Apache Server 2.4 Windows Site Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-002385

AS24-W2-000830_rule The Apache web server must be tuned to handle the operational requirements of the hosted application.

Vulnerability discussion

A denial of service (DoS) can occur when the web server is so overwhelmed that it can no longer respond to additional requests. A web server not properly tuned may become overwhelmed and cause a DoS condition even with expected traffic from users. To avoid a DoS, the web server must be tuned to handle the expected traffic for the hosted applications.

Check content

Review the <'INSTALLED PATH'>\conf\httpd.conf file. Verify the "Timeout" directive is specified to have a value of "10" seconds or less. If the "Timeout" directive is not configured or is set for more than "10" seconds, this is a finding.

Fix text

Add or modify the "Timeout" directive in the Apache configuration to have a value of "10" seconds or less. "Timeout 10"

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