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The /etc/smb.conf file must be group-owned by root, bin, sys, or system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-1056 | GEN006120 | SV-37873r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the group owner of the "smb.conf" file is not root or a system group, the file may be maliciously modified and the Samba configuration could be compromised. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-06-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37089r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the group ownership of the "smb.conf" file. Procedure: # ls -lL /etc/samba/smb.conf If the "smb.conf" file is not group-owned by root, bin, sys, or system, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32365r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the group owner of the smb.conf file. Procedure: # chgrp root smb.conf |