The smbpasswd file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-227025 | GEN006210 | SV-227025r603265_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the permissions of the smbpasswd file are too permissive, the smbpasswd file may be maliciously accessed or modified, potentially resulting in the compromise of Samba accounts. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 10 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-09-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-29187r485429_chk ) |
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| Check the group ownership of the Samba configuration file. # ls -lL /etc/sfw/private/smbpasswd If the permissions include a "+", the file has an extended ACL and this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-29175r485430_fix) |
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| Remove the extended ACL from the file. # chmod A- /etc/sfw/private/smbpasswd |