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If the system is using LDAP for authentication or account information, the /etc/openldap/ldap.conf (or equivalent) file must be group-owned by wheel.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22561 | GEN008100 M6 | SV-38156r1_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 |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-01-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37537r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to verify the group owner. ls -Ll /etc/openldap/ldap.conf If the file is not group-owned by wheel, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32783r1_fix) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and use the following command to set the group owner of the file. chgrp wheel /etc/openldap/ldap.conf |