Hi Hugh,
Before I discovered TraceEnable, I found something on the web that showed
how to block TRACE using mod_rewrite. Here's what I got to work (assuming
that your install was compiled with --enable-rewrite):
Include the following lines in your httpd.conf file in a "server"
configuration area (near other <IfModule>...</IfModule> blocks would
probably be appropriate):
<IfModule rewrite_module>
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_METHOD} ^TRACE
RewriteRule .* - [F]
</IfModule>
Include the following lines in every virtual host definition
block (<VirtualHost>...</VirtualHost>):
<IfModule rewrite_module>
RewriteEngine On
RewriteOptions Inherit
</IfModule>
Repeat the above step for any ssl virtual host definitions.
It's a pain if you have a lot of vhosts.
Regards,
Gene
At 08:16 PM 9/14/2008, Hugh E Cruickshank wrote:
Apache 2.0.46 on RHEL3.9
Hi All:
For security reasons it looks like I may need to upgrade the Apache
httpd software on one of my production servers. The server in
question is currently running RHEL3 Update 9 which includes Apache
2.0.46. I have been asked to disable the HTTP TRACE which appears
to be enabled by default. I have located the TraceEnable config
parameter but this appears to be only available in 2.0.55+. I have
check the Apache site and they have an RPM available for 2.0.59.
I am hesitant to upgrade a production sever with other than Red Hat
supplied and tested packages for the primary server components. I
do not mind doing this for add-ons and utilities but not something
as key as the web server software.
My questions are:
1. Is this really required or can I disable the HTTP TRACE using
another method?
2. Has anyone done this type of upgrade and did you encounter any
problems?
Any additional comments or suggestions welcome.
TIA
Regards, Hugh
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