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Check: GEN008060

VMware ESX 3 Server: GEN008060 (in version v1 r2)

Title

If the system is using LDAP for authentication or account information the /etc/ldap.conf (or equivalent) file must have mode 0644 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 the permissions of the file. # ls -lL /etc/ldap.conf If the mode of the file is more permissive than 0644, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Change the permissions of the file. # chmod 0644 <LDAP configuration file>

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-26946r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-22559

Group Title: GEN008060

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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