STIGQter: STIG Summary: Web Server Security Requirements Guide Version: 2 Release: 3 Benchmark Date: 26 Apr 2019:

The web server must use a logging mechanism that is configured to alert the ISSO and SA in the event of a processing failure.

DISA Rule

SV-70227r2_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-55973

Group Title

SRG-APP-000108-WSR-000166

Rule Version

SRG-APP-000108-WSR-000166

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000139 - The information system alerts designated organization-defined personnel or roles in the event of an audit processing failure.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the web server to provide an alert to the ISSO and SA when log processing failures occur.

If the web server cannot generate alerts, utilize an external logging system that meets this criterion.

Check Contents

Review the web server documentation and deployment configuration settings to determine if the web server logging system provides an alert to the ISSO and the SA at a minimum when a processing failure occurs.

If alerts are not sent or the web server is not configured to use a dedicated logging tool that meets this requirement, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-55973

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-APP-000108-WSR-000166

Severity Override Guidance

Review the web server documentation and deployment configuration settings to determine if the web server logging system provides an alert to the ISSO and the SA at a minimum when a processing failure occurs.

If alerts are not sent or the web server is not configured to use a dedicated logging tool that meets this requirement, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2557

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