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


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-214354 AS24-W1-000830 SV-214354r879806_rule Medium
Description
A denial of service (DoS) can occur when the Apache 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 Apache web server must be tuned to handle the expected traffic for the hosted applications.
STIG Date
Apache Server 2.4 Windows Server Security Technical Implementation Guide 2022-12-14

Details

Check Text ( C-15566r277565_chk )
Verify the "Timeout" directive is specified in the Apache configuration files to have a value of "10" seconds or less.

If the "Timeout" directive is not configured or set for more than "10" seconds, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-15564r277566_fix)
Add or modify the "Timeout" directive in the Apache configuration to have a value of "10" seconds or less.

"Timeout 10"

Restart the Apache service.