GEN007980 - If using LDAP for auth or account information, must use a TLS connection using FIPS 140-2 approved algorithms - 'tls_ciphers'

Information

LDAP can be used to provide user authentication and account information, which are vital to system security. Communication between an LDAP server and a host using LDAP requires protection.

Solution

Edit '/etc/ldap.conf' and add a 'ssl start_tls' and 'tls_ciphers' options with only FIPS 140-2 approved ciphers.

See Also

http://iasecontent.disa.mil/stigs/zip/U_RedHat_5_V1R18_STIG.zip