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If the system is using LDAP for authentication or account information, the LDAP TLS certificate file must have mode 0644 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22569 | GEN008260 | SV-38979r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| LDAP can be used to provide user authentication and account information, which are vital to system security. The LDAP client configuration must be protected from unauthorized modification. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Draft AIX Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2011-08-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37932r1_chk ) |
|---|
| This check does not apply to AIX. The AIX LDAP SSL implementation uses IBM’s key management routines. The LDAP client configuration loads a key database including CA certificates and host certificates in a *.key database file. Individual files like the tls_cert, tls_cacert, tls_checkpeer, tls_crlcheck, and tls_key are not specified in the AIX LDAP client setup. |
| Fix Text (F-33188r1_fix) |
|---|
| No fix necessary. |