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Samba must be configured to use an authentication mechanism other than "share."
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22499 | GEN006225 | SV-37891r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Samba share authentication does not provide for individual user identification and must not be used. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-05-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37117r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the security mode of the Samba configuration. # grep -i security /etc/samba/smb.conf If the security mode is "share", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32385r1_fix) |
|---|
| Edit the "/etc/samba/smb.conf" file and change the "security" setting to "user" or another valid setting other than "share". |