Details
The goal is to completely control the web users experience in navigating any portion of the web document root directories. Ensuring all web content directories have at least the equivalent of an index.html file is a significant factor to accomplish this end. Also, enumeration techniques, such as URL parameter manipulation, rely upon being able to obtain information about the web server’s directory structure by locating directories with default pages. This practice helps ensure that the anonymous web user will not obtain directory browsing information or an error message that reveals the server type and version.
NOTE: Nessus has not performed this check. Please review the benchmark to ensure target compliance.
Solution
Add a default document to the applicable directories.
Supportive Information
The following resource is also helpful.
This control applies to the following type of system Unix.
References
- CAT|III
- Rule-ID|SV-33020r1_rule
- STIG-ID|WG170_A22
- Vuln-ID|V-2245