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The smbpasswd file must have mode 0600 or less permissive.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-227931 GEN006200 SV-227931r603266_rule 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 2020-12-04

Details

Check Text ( C-30093r490213_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-30081r490214_fix)
Change the mode of the smbpasswd file to 0600.

Procedure:
# chmod 0600 /etc/sfw/private/smbpasswd