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The smbpasswd file must have mode 0600 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-1059 | GEN006200 | SV-37883r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the smbpasswd file has a mode more permissive than 0600, it 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-37108r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the mode of files maintained using smbpasswd. # ls -lL /var/opt/samba/private/smbpasswd If the smbpasswd file is more permissive than 0600, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32376r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of the smbpasswd file to 0600. # chmod 0600 |