Check: GEN008340
HP-UX 11.31 STIG:
GEN008340
(in versions v1 r19 through v1 r13)
Title
If the system is using LDAP for authentication or account information, the LDAP TLS key file must have mode 0600 or less permissive. (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. NOTE: Depending on the particular implementation, group and other read permission may be necessary for unprivileged users to successfully resolve account information using LDAP. This will still be a finding, as these permissions provide users with access to system authenticators.
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 mode of the key file. # ls -lLa /etc/opt/ldapux/key3.db If the file permission is more permissive than 0600, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the mode of the file. # chmod 0600 <key file>
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-38396r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22573
Group Title: GEN008340
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 |