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The smb.conf file must use the "hosts" option to restrict access to Samba.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-1030 | GEN006220 | SV-37887r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Samba increases the attack surface of the system and must be restricted to communicate only with systems requiring access. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-04-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37113r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Examine the "smb.conf" file. # more /etc/samba/smb.conf If the "hosts" option is not present to restrict access to a list of authorized hosts and networks, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32381r1_fix) |
|---|
| Edit the "/etc/samba/smb.conf" file and set the "hosts" option to permit only authorized hosts to access Samba. |