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The system must not run Samba unless needed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4321 | GEN006060 | SV-4321r5_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Samba is a tool used for the sharing of files and printers between Windows and UNIX operating systems. It provides access to sensitive files and, therefore, poses a security risk if compromised. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Draft AIX Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2011-08-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-2132r3_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the system for a running Samba server. Procedure: # ps –ef |grep smbd If the Samba server is running, ask the SA if the Samba server is operationally required. If it is not, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-4232r2_fix) |
|---|
| If there is no functional need for Samba and the daemon is running, disable the daemon by killing the process ID as noted from the output of ps -ef |grep smbd. The utility should also be removed or not installed if there is no functional requirement. |