Samba packages must be removed from AIX.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-215280 | AIX7-00-002089 | SV-215280r508663_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the smbpasswd file has a mode more permissive than 0600, the smbpasswd file may be maliciously accessed or modified, potentially resulting in the compromise of Samba accounts. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| IBM AIX 7.x Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-06-06 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-16478r294291_chk ) |
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| Run the following command to check if samba packages are installed on AIX: # lslpp -l samba* If the above command shows that samba packages are installed, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-16476r294292_fix) |
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| Run the following command to un-install the samba packages: # installp -ug samba* |