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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN008050-ESXI5-PNF | GEN008050-ESXI5-PNF | GEN008050-ESXI5-PNF_rule | 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. Applicable, but permanent not-a-finding - The hypervisor does not support this function. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESXi v5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-01-15 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-GEN008050-ESXI5-PNF_chk ) |
|---|
| ESXi supports this requirement and cannot be configured to be out of compliance. This is a permanent not a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-GEN008050-ESXI5-PNF_fix) |
|---|
| This requirement is permanent not a finding. No fix is required. |