If the system is using LDAP for authentication or account information, the LDAP TLS connection must require the server provide a certificate and this certificate has a valid trust path to a trusted CA.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22557 | GEN008020 | SV-38381r1_rule | DCNR-1 | Medium |
| Description |
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| The NSS LDAP service provides user mappings which are a vital component of system security. Communication between an LDAP server and a host using LDAP for NSS require authentication. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.31 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-01-27 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-32145r1_fix) |
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| Edit /etc/opt/ldapux/ldapux_client.conf and set # Perform the CERT check peer_cert_policy=CERT OR # Perform the CERT check PLUS peer_cert_policy=CNCERT |