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The /etc/opt/samba/smb.conf file must have mode 0644 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-1028 | GEN006140 | SV-35221r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the smb.conf file has excessive permissions, the file may be maliciously modified and the Samba configuration could be compromised. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.23 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-06-12 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36697r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the mode of the smb.conf file. # ls -lL /etc/opt/samba/smb.conf If the smb.conf has a mode more permissive than 0644, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32071r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of the smb.conf file to 0644 or less permissive. # chmod 0644 /etc/opt/samba/smb.conf |