The smbpasswd file must be group-owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-1058 | GEN006180 | SV-37880r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the smbpasswd file is not group-owned by root, 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 | 2018-09-14 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37107r1_chk ) |
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| Check smbpasswd ownership: # ls -lL /var/opt/samba/private/smbpasswd If the smbpasswd file is not group-owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32374r1_fix) |
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| Use the chgrp command to ensure that the group owner of the smbpasswd file is root. # chgrp root |