Title

LDAPv3 access must be securely configured (if it is used). (Cat II impact)

Discussion

When configuring LDAPv3, do not add DHCP supplied LDAP servers to automatic search policies if the network the computer is running on is not secure. If the network is unsecure, someone can create a rogue DHCP.

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 the Connection tab and verify "Encrypt using SSL" is selected. If "Encrypt using SSL" is not selected, 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 the Connection tab and select "Encrypt using SSL".

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-38514r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-25263

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