If the system is using LDAP for authentication or account information, the /etc/ldap.conf file (or equivalent) must not contain passwords.

If the system is using LDAP for authentication or account information, the /etc/ldap.conf file (or equivalent) must not contain passwords.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-24384	GEN008050	SV-30059r1_rule	IAIA-1 IAIA-2	Medium

Description
The authentication of automated LDAP connections between systems must not use passwords since more secure methods are available, such as PKI and Kerberos. Additionally, the storage of unencrypted passwords on the system is not permitted.

STIG	Date
UNIX SRG	2013-03-26

Details

Check Text ( C-30832r1_chk )
Consult vendor documentation for the procedures concerning the configuration of LDAP for providing authentication and account information. Examine the LDAP configuration file(s). If the LDAP configuration file contains an unencrypted password, this is a finding. If the LDAP configuration file contains an encrypted password accessible by regular users on the system, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-27446r1_fix)
Consult vendor documentation for the procedures for configuring LDAP for authentication and account information. Remove any passwords from LDAP configuration files.