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2.2.2 Ensure ldap client is not installed
Information
The Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) was introduced as a replacement for NIS/YP. It is a service that provides a method for looking up information from a central database.If the system will not need to act as an LDAP client, it is recommended that the software be removed to reduce the potential attack surface.
Solution
Run the following command to remove the openldap2_6-client packages:# zypper remove openldap2_6-client
Impact:
Removing the LDAP client will prevent or inhibit using LDAP for authentication in your environment.
See Also
Item Details
Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT
References: 800-53|CM-6, 800-53|CM-7, CSCv7|2.6
Plugin: Unix
Control ID: cd116e29328086c2f5fedf20eddc18bb945d9b813d750a5235c967fa32298f03