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Samba must be configured to use an authentication mechanism other than share.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22499 | GEN006225 | SV-39239r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Samba share authentication does not provide for individual user identification and must not be used. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 5.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-05-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-38214r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the security mode of the Samba configuration. # grep -i security /usr/lib/smb.conf If the security mode is share, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-33490r1_fix) |
|---|
| Edit the /usr/lib/smb.conf file and change the security setting to user or another valid setting other than share. # vi /usr/lib/smb.conf |