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Check: GEN008120

VMware ESX 3 Server: GEN008120 (in version v1 r2)

Title

If the system is using LDAP for authentication or account information, the /etc/ldap.conf (or equivalent) file must not have an extended ACL. (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 the permissions of the file. Procedure: # ls -l /etc/ldap.conf If the permissions include a "+", the file has an extended ACL, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Remove the extended ACL from the /etc/ldap.conf file.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-26237r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-22562

Group Title: GEN008120

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CCIs

CCIs tied to check.

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

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.

Number	Title
AC-6	Least Privilege