cyberstrikeus 6.10 Ensure HTTP Server is not enabled (Not Scored)
Profile Applicability
- Level 1
Description
HTTP or web servers provide the ability to host web site content.
Rationale
Unless there is a need to run the system as a web server, it is recommended that the package be deleted to reduce the potential attack surface.
Audit Procedure
Using Command Line
Run the following to ensure no start links for apache2 exist in /etc/rc*.d:
ls /etc/rc*.d/S*apache2
Expected Result
No results should be returned.
Remediation
Using Command Line
Remove any start links for apache2 from /etc/rc*.d:
rm /etc/rc*.d/S*apache2
Default Value
Not installed by default on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Server.
References
- CIS Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Server Benchmark v1.1.0
Profile
Level 1 - Not Scored