Check: GEN008140
HP-UX 11.31 STIG:
GEN008140
(in versions v1 r19 through v1 r13)
Title
If the system is using LDAP for authentication or account information, the TLS certificate authority file and/or directory (as appropriate) must be owned by root. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
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.
Check Content
Determine if the system uses LDAP. If it does not, this is not applicable. # swlist | grep LDAP OR # cat /etc/nsswitch.conf | tr '\011' ' ' | tr -s ' ' | sed -e 's/^[ \t]*//' | grep -v "^#" | grep -i ldap If nothing is returned for either of the above commands, this is not applicable. If LDAP is installed, check the ownership of the LDAP cert file(s). ls -lLd /etc/opt/ldapux ls -lL /etc/opt/ldapux/cert8.db If the owner of any file or directory is not root or bin, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the ownership of the file and/or directory. # chown root <directory> # chown root <directory>/<file>
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-38386r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22563
Group Title: GEN008140
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000225 |
The organization employs the concept of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (and processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned tasks in accordance with organizational missions and business functions. |
Controls
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AC-6 |
Least Privilege |