Title

All LDAPv3 packets must be encrypted. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

All traffic between the client and the LDAPv3 should be encrypted to ensure confidentiality of data.

Check Content

Open Finder. Click the Hard Drive icon. Double Click System. Double Click Library. Double Click CoreServices. Double Click Directory Utility. Click the Show Advanced Options button. Click Services tab. Click the Lock and enter the password to unlock the options (if needed). Click the LDAPv3 service. Click the Pencil icon. Highlight the Server Name/Configuration Name. Click Edit. Click on Security tab and verify the "Encrypt all packets (requires SSL or Kerberos) " is checked. If the value is not checked, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Open Finder. Click the Hard Drive icon. Double Click System. Double Click Library. Double Click CoreServices. Double Click Directory Utility. Click the Show Advanced Options button. Click Services tab. Click the Lock and enter the password to unlock the options (if needed). Click the LDAPv3 service. Click the Pencil icon. Highlight the Server Name/Configuration Name. Click Edit. Click on Security tab and select "Encrypt all packets (requires SSL or Kerberos)".

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-38577r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-25561

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Expert Comments

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