{"description": "The <tt>log_config_module</tt> should exist and be configured in\nthe <tt>/etc/httpd/conf/httpd.conf</tt> file by adding the following module to\nconfigure logging:\n<pre>log_config_module</pre>", "rationale": "A major tool in exploring the web site use, attempted use, unusual conditions,\nand problems are reported in the access and error logs. In the event of a\nsecurity incident, these logs can provide the SA and the web manager with\nvaluable information. Without these log files, SAs and web managers are\nseriously hindered in their efforts to respond appropriately to suspicious or\ncriminal actions targeted at the web site.", "severity": "medium", "references": {}, "control_references": {}, "components": [], "identifiers": {}, "ocil_clause": "it is not", "ocil": "To verify that the <tt>log_config_module</tt> exists in\n<tt>/etc/httpd/conf/httpd.conf</tt>, run the following command:\n<pre>$ grep log_config_module /etc/httpd/conf/httpd.conf</pre>\nThe output should return:\n<pre>&lt;IfModule log_config_module&gt;</pre>", "oval_external_content": null, "fixtext": "", "checktext": "", "vuldiscussion": "", "srg_requirement": "", "warnings": [], "conflicts": [], "requires": [], "policy_specific_content": {}, "platform": null, "platforms": [], "sce_metadata": {}, "inherited_platforms": [], "cpe_platform_names": [], "inherited_cpe_platform_names": [], "bash_conditional": null, "fixes": {}, "title": "Enable log_config_module For HTTPD Logging", "definition_location": "/aptdata/openscap/scap-security-guide/linux_os/guide/services/http/securing_httpd/httpd_minimize_loadable_modules/httpd_core_modules/httpd_enable_log_config/rule.yml", "template": null}