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The smbpasswd file must have mode 0600 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-1059 | GEN006200 | SV-40289r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the smbpasswd file has a mode more permissive than 0600, the smbpasswd file may be maliciously accessed or modified, potentially resulting in the compromise of Samba accounts. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 10 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-05-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-39133r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check smbpasswd mode. Procedure: # ls -lL /etc/sfw/private/smbpasswd If smbpasswd has a mode more permissive than 0600, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-34284r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of the smbpasswd file to 0600. Procedure: # chmod 0600 /etc/sfw/private/smbpasswd |