cis-ubuntu1204-v110-6-10

DevOps & Security

Ensure HTTP Server is not enabled

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6.10 Ensure HTTP Server is not enabled (Not Scored)

Profile Applicability

Level 1

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

Using Command Line

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

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

Expected Result

No results should be returned.

Remediation

Using Command Line

Remove any start links for apache2 from /etc/rc*.d:

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

Default Value

Not installed by default on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Server.

References

CIS Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Server Benchmark v1.1.0

Profile

Level 1 - Not Scored