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If the system is using LDAP for authentication or account information, the LDAP configuration file must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22560 | GEN008080 | SV-40727r1_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 |
|---|---|
| Solaris 10 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-01-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-39462r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify the ownership of the files. # ls -lL /var/ldap/ldap_client_file /var/ldap/ldap_client_cred If the files are not owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-34589r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the owner of the files. # chown root /var/ldap/ldap_client_file /var/ldap/ldap_client_cred |