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The smbpasswd file must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-1029 | GEN006160 | SV-35225r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the smbpasswd file is not owned by root, the smbpasswd file may be maliciously accessed or modified, potentially resulting in the compromise of Samba accounts. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.31 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-12-08 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36700r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the ownership of the smbpasswd file. # ls -lL /var/opt/samba/private/smbpasswd If the smbpasswd file is not owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32074r1_fix) |
|---|
| Use the chown command to configure the smb passwd file. # chown root |