Check: GEN008060
SOLARIS 9 SPARC STIG:
GEN008060
(in version v1 r12)
Title
If the system is using LDAP for authentication or account information the LDAP client configuration 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.
Check Content
Fix Text
Change the permissions of the files. # chmod 0600 /var/ldap/ldap_client_file /var/ldap/ldap_client_cred
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-40726r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22559
Group Title: GEN008060
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000225 |
Employ the principle of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (or processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned organizational tasks. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AC-6 |
Least Privilege |