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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-37965r1_rule | ECLP-1 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-07-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37263r1_chk ) |
|---|
| 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-32470r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the ownership of the file. # chown root |