CIS Ubuntu 14.04 LTS - 2.2.10 Ensure HTTP server is not enabled

DevOps & Security

Verify that Apache HTTP server is disabled when not required

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2.2.10 Ensure HTTP server is not enabled (Scored)

Profile Applicability

Level 1 - Server
Level 1 - Workstation

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

Run the following to ensure no start links for apache2 exist in /etc/rc*.d:

ls /etc/rc*.d/S*apache2

No results should be returned.

Expected Result

No output should be returned, indicating that apache2 has no start links.

Remediation

Run the following command to disable apache2:

update-rc.d apache2 disable

Default Value

HTTP server is not enabled by default.

References

CIS Controls: 9.1 Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services

Profile

Level 1 - Server
Level 1 - Workstation