For systems using NSS LDAP, the TLS certificate file must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22567 | GEN008220 | SV-63257r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The NSS LDAP service provides user mappings which are a vital component of system security. Its configuration must be protected from unauthorized modification. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-02-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-51973r1_chk ) |
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| Determine the certificate file. # grep -i '^tls_cert' /etc/ldap.conf Check the ownership. # ls -lL If the owner of the file is not root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-53839r1_fix) |
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| Change the ownership of the file. # chown root |