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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 owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22560 | GEN008080 M6 | SV-38155r1_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 | 2013-04-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37536r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to verify the owner. ls -Ll /etc/openldap/ldap.conf If the owner is not set to root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32782r1_fix) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to set the owner to root. chown root /etc/openldap/ldap.conf |