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The /etc/smb.conf file must have mode 0644 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-1028 | GEN006140 M6 | SV-38184r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the smb.conf file has excessive permissions, the file may be maliciously modified and the Samba configuration could be compromised. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-04-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37588r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to verify the permissions of the /etc/smb.conf file. ls -lL /etc/smb.conf If the value is not set to 0644, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32830r1_fix) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to set the mode of the smb.conf file. chmod 644 /etc/smb.conf |