The /var/private/smbpasswd file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22498 | GEN006210 | SV-38928r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the permissions of the smbpasswd file are too permissive, 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 | 2014-10-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37072r1_chk ) |
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| Check the group ownership of the Samba configuration file. # aclget /var/private/smbpasswd If the extended attributes are not disabled, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-33486r1_fix) |
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| Remove the extended ACL from the /var/private/smbpasswd file. # acledit /var/private/smbpasswd |