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If the system is using LDAP for authentication or account information, the LDAP TLS key file must be group-owned by root, bin, or sys.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22572 | GEN008320 | SV-46039r1_rule | 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 |
|---|---|
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z | 2017-05-18 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-43311r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine the key file. # grep -i '^tls_key' /etc/ldap.conf Check the group ownership. # ls -lL If the group wner of the file is not root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-39400r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the group ownership of the file. # chgrp root |