The /etc/smbpasswd file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22498 | GEN006210 | SV-37884r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the permissions of the "smbpasswd" file are too permissive, it may be maliciously accessed or modified, potentially resulting in the compromise of Samba accounts. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-03-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37109r1_chk ) |
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| Check the permissions of the Samba password files. Procedure: # ls -lL /etc/samba/passdb.tdb /etc/samba/secrets.tdb If the permissions include a '+', the file has an extended ACL. If the file has an extended ACL and it has not been documented with the IAO, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32377r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the extended ACL from the file. # setfacl --remove-all /etc/samba/passdb.tdb /etc/samba/secrets.tdb |