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The /etc/smb.conf file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22497 | GEN006150 M6 | SV-38135r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Excessive permissions could endanger the security of the Samba configuration file and, ultimately, the system and network. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-01-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37670r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to view the /etc/smb.conf file extended ACLs. ls -lL /etc/smb.conf If the permissions include a '+', the file has an extended ACL, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32910r1_fix) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to remove the extended ACLs. chmod -N /etc/smb.conf |