cis-apache24-3.3

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Ensure the Apache User Account Is Locked

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3.3 Ensure the Apache User Account Is Locked

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Level 1

Description

The user account under which Apache runs should not have a valid password, but should be locked.

Rationale

As a defense-in-depth measure the Apache user account should be locked to prevent logins, and to prevent a user from su'ing to apache using the password. In general, there shouldn't be a need for anyone to have to su as apache, and when there is a need, then sudo should be used instead, which would not require the apache account password.

Audit

Ensure the apache account is locked using the following:

# passwd -S apache

The results will be similar to the following:

apache LK 2010-01-28 0 99999 7 -1 (Password locked.)

- or -

apache L 07/02/2012 -1 -1 -1 -1

Remediation

Use the passwd command to lock the apache account:

# passwd -l apache

Default Value

The default user is daemon and the account is typically locked.

CIS Controls

Controls Version	Control	IG 1	IG 2	IG 3
v8	5.3 Disable Dormant AccountsDelete or disable any dormant accounts after a period of 45 days of inactivity, where supported.	●	●	●
v7	16.8 Disable Any Unassociated AccountsDisable any account that cannot be associated with a business process or business owner.	●	●	●

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