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If the system is using LDAP for authentication or account information, the LDAP TLS key file must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22571 | GEN008300 | SV-37969r1_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 |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-01-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37267r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine the key file. # grep -i '^tls_key' /etc/ldap.conf Check the ownership. # ls -lL If the owner of the file is not root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32503r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the ownership of the file. # chown root |