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If the system is using LDAP for authentication or account information, the TLS certificate authority file and/or directory (as appropriate) must have mode 0644 (0755 for directories) or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22565 | GEN008180 | SV-26952r1_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 |
|---|---|
| VMware ESX 3 Server | 2016-05-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-27899r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine the certificate authority file and/or directory. Procedure: # grep -i '^tls_cacert' /etc/ldap.conf For each file or directory returned, check the permissions. Procedure: # ls -lLd If the mode of the file is more permissive than 0644 (or 0755 for directories), this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-24214r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of the file or directory. File Procedure: # chmod 0644 Directory Procedure: # chmod 0755 |