cyberstrikeus Ensure the Group Is Set Correctly on Apache Directories and Files
Description
The Apache directories and files should be set to have a group of root (or a root equivalent group). This applies to all the Apache software directories and files installed. The only expected exception is that the Apache web document root ($APACHE_PREFIX/htdocs) is likely to need a designated group to allow web content to be updated (such as webupdate) through a change management process.
Rationale
Securing Apache files and directories will reduce the probability of unauthorized modifications.
Impact
None documented
Audit Procedure
Verify that there are no files in the Apache directories (other than htdocs) with a group other than root:
# find $APACHE_PREFIX -path $APACHE_PREFIX/htdocs -prune -o \! -group root -ls
Remediation
Perform the following:
Set the group on the $APACHE_PREFIX directories, such as /usr/local/apache2:
$ chgrp -R root $APACHE_PREFIX
Default Value
Default group is a mixture of the user group that built the software and root.
References
None documented
CIS Controls
Version 6
5 Controlled Use of Administration Privileges
Controlled Use of Administration Privileges
Version 7
14.6 Protect Information through Access Control Lists
Protect all information stored on systems with file system, network share, claims, application, or database specific access control lists. These controls will enforce the principle that only authorized individuals should have access to the information based on their need to access the information as a part of their responsibilities.
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