The /etc/smbpasswd file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22498 | GEN006210 | SV-35105r1_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 |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.23 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-12-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36703r1_chk ) |
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| Check the group ownership of the Samba configuration file. # find / -name smbpasswd | xargs -n1 ls -lL If the permissions include a + the file has an extended ACL, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32078r1_fix) |
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| Remove the optional ACL from the file. # chacl -z |