The /etc/smb.conf file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22497 | GEN006150 | SV-35223r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
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| Excessive permissions could endanger the security of the Samba configuration file and, ultimately, the system and network. |
| STIG | Date |
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| HP-UX 11.31 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-09-14 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-35067r1_chk ) |
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| Check the group ownership of the Samba configuration file. # find / -type f -name smb.conf | xargs -n1 ls -lL If the permissions include a '+', the file has an extended ACL, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-30354r1_fix) |
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| Remove the optional ACL from the file. # chacl -z |