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The /etc/smb.conf file must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-1027 | GEN006100 | SV-37871r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The /etc/smb.conf file allows access to other machines on the network and grants permissions to certain users. If it is owned by another user, the file may be maliciously modified and the Samba configuration could be compromised. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-04-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37087r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the ownership of the /etc/samba/smb.conf file. Procedure: # ls -l /etc/samba/smb.conf If an smb.conf file is not owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32360r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the ownership of the smb.conf file. Procedure: # chown root smb.conf |