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The smb.conf file must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-1027 | GEN006100 | SV-40291r2_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The 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 |
|---|---|
| SOLARIS 10 SPARC SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE | 2017-07-28 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-34289r2_fix) |
|---|
| Change the ownership of the smb.conf file. Procedure: # chown root /etc/smb.conf /etc/sfw/smb.conf /etc/samba/smb.conf /etc/sfw/samba/smb.conf |