The /etc/smbpasswd file must have mode 0600 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-1059 | GEN006200 | SV-1059r5_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the smbpasswd file has a mode more permissive than 0600, the smbpasswd file may be maliciously accessed or modified, potentially resulting in the compromise of Samba accounts. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Draft AIX Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2011-08-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-2053r3_chk ) |
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| Check smbpasswd mode. Procedure: # find / -name smbpasswd # ls –lL If smbpasswd has a mode more permissive than 0600, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-1213r2_fix) |
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| Change the mode of the smbpasswd file to 0600. Procedure: # chmod 0600 smbpasswd |