Cis Apache24 2.2

2.2 Ensure the Log Config Module Is Enabled (Automated)

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Description

The log_config module provides for flexible logging of client requests, and provides for the configuration of the information in each log.

Rationale

Logging is critical for monitoring usage and potential abuse of your web server. This module is required to configure web server logging using the log_format directive.

Audit

Perform the following to determine if the log_config has been loaded:

Use the httpd -M option as root to check that the module is loaded.

# httpd -M | grep log_config

Note: If the module is correctly enabled, the output will include the module name and whether it is loaded statically or as a shared module

Remediation

Perform either one of the following:

• For source builds with static modules, run the Apache ./configure script without including the --disable-log-config script options.
  • $ cd $DOWNLOAD_HTTPD
  • $ ./configure
• For dynamically loaded modules, add or modify the LoadModule directive so that it is present in the apache configuration as below and not commented out:
  • LoadModule log_config_module modules/mod_log_config.so

Default Value

The log_config module is loaded by default.

References

1. https://httpd.apache.org/docs/2.4/mod/mod_log_config.html

CIS Controls

• v8: 8.2 Collect Audit Logs
• v7: 6.2 Activate audit logging
• v7: 6.3 Enable Detailed Logging

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