Check: GEN008180
Solaris 9 X86 STIG:
GEN008180
(in version v1 r9)
Title
If the system is using LDAP for authentication or account information, the TLS certificate authority file and/or directory (as appropriate) must have mode 0644 (0755 for directories) 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
Check if the system is using NSS LDAP. # grep -v '^#' /etc/nsswitch.conf | grep ldap If no lines are returned, this vulnerability is not applicable. Verify the mode of the certificate database files. # ls -lL /var/ldap/cert8.db /var/ldap/key3.db /var/ldap/secmod.db If the mode of any of the files is more permissive than 0644, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the mode of the certificate database files. # chmod 0644 /var/ldap/cert8.db /var/ldap/key3.db /var/ldap/secmod.db NOTE: Some SAs may prefer to set the permissions to 0600. This is acceptable.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-40760r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22565
Group Title:
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| AC-6 |
Least Privilege |