The smb.conf file must be group-owned by root, bin, or sys.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-1056 | GEN006120 | SV-39890r3_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
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| If the group owner of the smb.conf file is not root or a system group, the file may be maliciously modified and the Samba configuration could be compromised. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| SOLARIS 10 X86 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE | 2015-09-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-34290r4_fix) |
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| Change the group owner of the smb.conf file. Procedure: # chgrp root /etc/smb.conf /etc/sfw/smb.conf /etc/samba/smb.conf /etc/sfw/samba/smb.conf |