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If the system is using LDAP for authentication or account information the /etc/openldap/ldap.conf (or equivalent) file must have mode 0644 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22559 | GEN008060 M6 | SV-38142r1_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 Draft | 2013-01-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37512r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to verify the permissions. ls -Ll /etc/openldap/ldap.conf If the permissions are not set to 644, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32760r1_fix) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to set permissions on the file. chmod 644 /etc/openldap/ldap.conf |