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Samba must be configured to not allow guest access to shares.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22501 | GEN006235 | SV-37896r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Guest access to shares permits anonymous access and is not permitted. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-01-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37122r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the access to shares for Samba. # grep -i 'guest ok' /etc/samba/smb.conf If the setting exists and is set to 'yes', this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32390r1_fix) |
|---|
| Edit the "/etc/samba/smb.conf" file and change the "guest ok" setting to "no". |