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The /var/private/smbpasswd file must be group-owned by sys or system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-1058 | GEN006180 | SV-39235r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the smbpasswd file is not group-owned by root, the smbpasswd file may be maliciously accessed or modified, potentially resulting in the compromise of Samba accounts. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 5.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-03-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-38209r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check smbpasswd ownership. # ls -lL /var/private/smbpasswd If smbpasswd is not group-owned by sys, or system, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-33485r1_fix) |
|---|
| Use the chgrp command to change the group owner of the smbpasswd file to system. # chgrp system /var/private/smbpasswd |