Check: GEN008080
HP-UX 11.31 STIG:
GEN008080
(in versions v1 r19 through v1 r13)
Title
If the system is using LDAP for authentication or account information, the /etc/ldap.conf (or equivalent) file must be owned by root or bin. (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. Check the ownership of the LDAP configuration file(s). ls -lL /etc/opt/ldapux/ldapux_client.conf /etc/opt/ldapux/ldapclientd.conf /etc/opt/ldapux/ldapug.conf If any of the above files are not owned by root or bin, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the owner of the file. # chown root <LDAP configuration file>
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-38384r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22560
Group Title: GEN008080
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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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 |
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AC-6 |
Least Privilege |