STIGQter: STIG Summary: Web Server Security Requirements Guide Version: 4 Release: 5 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

The web server must restrict the ability of users to launch Denial of Service (DoS) attacks against other information systems or networks.

DISA Rule

SV-206409r961152_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-206409

Group Title

SRG-APP-000246

Rule Version

SRG-APP-000246-WSR-000149

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-001094 - Restrict the ability of individuals to launch organization-defined denial of service attacks against other systems.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the web server to limit the ability of users to use the web server in a DoS attack.

Check Contents

Review the web server documentation and deployed configuration to determine whether the web server has been configured to limit the ability of the web server to be used in a DoS attack.

If not, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-206409

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-APP-000246-WSR-000149

Severity Override Guidance

Review the web server documentation and deployed configuration to determine whether the web server has been configured to limit the ability of the web server to be used in a DoS attack.

If not, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2910