STIGQter: STIG Summary: Apache Server 2.4 Windows Server Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 3 Release: 4 Benchmark Date: 01 Apr 2026:

The Apache web server must restrict the ability of users to launch denial-of-service (DoS) attacks against other information systems or networks.

DISA Rule

SV-214338r1192947_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-214338

Group Title

SRG-APP-000246-WSR-000149

Rule Version

AS24-W1-000590

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-001094 - Restrict the ability of individuals to launch organization-defined denial of service attacks against other systems.
• CCI-002385 - Protect against or limit the effects of organization-defined types of denial of service events.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Review the <'INSTALLED PATH'>\conf\httpd.conf file.

Add or modify the "Timeout" directive in the Apache configuration to have a value of "60" seconds or less.

"Timeout 60"

Restart the Apache service.

Check Contents

Review the <'INSTALLED PATH'>\conf\httpd.conf file.

Verify the "Timeout" directive is specified in the "httpd.conf" file to have a value of "60" seconds or less.

If the "Timeout" directive is not configured or set for more than "60" seconds, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-214338

Documentable

False

Rule Version

AS24-W1-000590

Severity Override Guidance

Review the <'INSTALLED PATH'>\conf\httpd.conf file.

Verify the "Timeout" directive is specified in the "httpd.conf" file to have a value of "60" seconds or less.

If the "Timeout" directive is not configured or set for more than "60" seconds, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

3998