If the system is using LDAP for authentication or account information, the /etc/ldap.conf (or equivalent) file must be owned by root.

From Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with IA controls: ECLP-1

Associated with: CCI-000225

SV-37953r1_rule If the system is using LDAP for authentication or account information, the /etc/ldap.conf (or equivalent) file must be owned by root.

Vulnerability 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.

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

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