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If the system is using LDAP for authentication or account information, the LDAP TLS certificate file must have mode 0644 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22569 | GEN008260 | SV-26956r1_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 |
|---|---|
| UNIX SRG | 2013-03-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-27903r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine the certificate file. # grep -i '^tls_cacert' /etc/ldap.conf Check the permissions. # ls -lL If the mode of the file is more permissive than 0644, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-24218r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of the file. # chmod 0644 |