CCE-92900-0Platform: cpe:/o:ubuntu:ubuntu_linux:19.04 | Date: (C)2019-11-07 (M)2023-07-04 |
Ensure HTTP Proxy Server is not enabled
Squid is a standard proxy server used in many distributions and environments.
Parameter:
[yes/no]
Technical Mechanism:
If there is no need for a proxy server, it is recommended that the squid proxy be deleted to reduce the potential attack surface.
Fix:
Remove or comment out start lines in /etc/init/squid3.conf:
# start on runlevel [2345]
CCSS Severity: | CCSS Metrics: |
CCSS Score : 7.5 | Attack Vector: NETWORK |
Exploit Score: 3.9 | Attack Complexity: LOW |
Impact Score: 3.6 | Privileges Required: NONE |
Severity: HIGH | User Interaction: NONE |
Vector: AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N | Scope: UNCHANGED |
| Confidentiality: HIGH |
| Integrity: NONE |
| Availability: NONE |
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References: Resource Id | Reference |
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SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:55113 |