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The smbpasswd file must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-1029 | GEN006160 | SV-40284r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the smbpasswd file is not owned by root, 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 | 2014-01-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-39130r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the ownership of the smbpasswd file. # ls -lL /etc/sfw/private/smbpasswd If the smbpasswd file is not owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-34280r1_fix) |
|---|
| Use the chown command to configure the smb passwd file. # chown root /etc/sfw/private/smbpasswd |