Samba must be configured to use encrypted passwords.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22500 | GEN006230 | SV-35111r1_rule | IAIA-1 IAIA-2 | Medium |
| Description |
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| Samba must be configured to protect authenticators. If Samba passwords are not encrypted for storage, plain-text user passwords may be read by those with access to the Samba password file. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.31 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-01-27 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-32083r1_fix) |
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| Edit the /etc/opt/samba/smb.conf file and change the encrypt passwords setting to yes, for example: encrypt passwords = yes |