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If the system is using LDAP for authentication or account information, the /etc/ldap.conf file (or equivalent) must not contain passwords.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-24384 | GEN008050 | SV-37643r1_rule | IAIA-1 IAIA-2 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The authentication of automated LDAP connections between systems must not use passwords since more secure methods are available, such as PKI and Kerberos. Additionally, the storage of unencrypted passwords on the system is not permitted. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-01-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36837r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check for the "bindpw" option being used in the "/etc/ldap.conf" file. # grep bindpw /etc/ldap.conf If an uncommented "bindpw" option is returned then a cleartext password is in the file, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31678r1_fix) |
|---|
| Edit the "/etc/ldap.conf" file to use anonymous binding by removing the "bindpw" option. |