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Check: GEN008080

VMware ESX 3 Server: GEN008080 (in version v1 r2)

Title

If the system is using LDAP for authentication or account information, the /etc/ldap.conf (or equivalent) file must be owned by root. (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 ownership of the file. # ls -lL /etc/ldap.conf If the file is not owned by root, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Change the owner of the file. # chown root /etc/ldap.conf

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-26947r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-22560

Group Title: GEN008080

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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