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If the system is using LDAP for authentication or account information, the /etc/ldap.conf (or equivalent) file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22562 | GEN008120 | SV-63315r1_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 |
|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-06-05 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-52025r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the permissions of the file. # ls -lL /etc/ldap.conf If the mode includes a '+', the file has an extended ACL. If the file has an extended ACL and it has not been documented with the IAO, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-53911r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the extended ACL from the "/etc/ldap.conf" file. # setfacl --remove-all /etc/ldap.conf |