Kingdom: Environment

This section includes everything that is outside of the source code but is still critical to the security of the product that is being created. Because the issues covered by this kingdom are not directly related to source code, we separated it from the rest of the kingdoms.

WCF Misconfiguration: Throttling Not Enabled

C#/VB.NET/ASP.NET

Abstract

Not placing a limit on the use of system resources could result in resource exhaustion and ultimately a denial of service.

Explanation

Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) offers the ability to throttle service requests. Allowing too many client requests can flood a system and exhaust its resources. On the other hand, allowing only a small number of requests to a service can prevent legitimate users from using the service. Each service should be individually tuned to and configured to allow the appropriate amount of resources.

References

[1] Microsoft

[2] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 400, CWE ID 770

[3] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2019 [20] CWE ID 400

[4] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2020 [23] CWE ID 400

[5] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2022 [23] CWE ID 400

[6] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2024 [24] CWE ID 400

[7] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-001094

[8] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Indirect Access to Sensitive Data

[9] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 SC-5 Denial of Service Protection (P1)

[10] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 SC-5 Denial of Service Protection

[11] Standards Mapping - OWASP API 2023 API8 Security Misconfiguration

[12] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 8.1.4 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 11.1.3 Business Logic Security Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 11.1.4 Business Logic Security Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 12.1.1 File Upload Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 12.1.3 File Upload Requirements (L2 L3), 13.2.4 RESTful Web Service Verification Requirements (L2 L3)

[13] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M1 Weak Server Side Controls

[14] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2004 A9 Application Denial of Service

[15] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A5 Security Misconfiguration

[16] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A6 Security Misconfiguration

[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A05 Security Misconfiguration

[18] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 6.5.9

[19] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2010 Risky Resource Management - CWE ID 770

[20] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP6080 CAT II

[21] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP6080 CAT II, APP3760 CAT II

[22] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP6080 CAT II, APP3760 CAT II

[23] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP6080 CAT II, APP3760 CAT II

[24] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP6080 CAT II, APP3760 CAT II

[25] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP6080 CAT II, APP3760 CAT II

[26] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP6080 CAT II, APP3760 CAT II

[27] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-002400 CAT II

[28] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-002400 CAT II

[29] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-002400 CAT II

[30] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-002400 CAT II

[31] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-002400 CAT II

[32] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-002400 CAT II

[33] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-002400 CAT II

[34] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-002400 CAT II

[35] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-002400 CAT II

[36] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-002400 CAT II

[37] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-002400 CAT II

[38] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-002400 CAT II

[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-002400 CAT II

[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-002400 CAT II

[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-002400 CAT II

[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-002400 CAT II

[43] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Brute Force (WASC-11), Insufficient Anti-automation (WASC-21)

[44] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Brute Force, Insufficient Anti-automation

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