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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-37956r1_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 2016-07-22

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-32445r1_fix)
Remove the extended ACL from the "/etc/ldap.conf" file.
# setfacl --remove-all /etc/ldap.conf