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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-39890r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| 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 9 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-01-08 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-38910r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the group ownership of the smb.conf file. Procedure: # ls -l /etc/sfw/smb.conf If an smb.conf file is not group-owned by root, bin, or sys, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-34290r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the group owner of the smb.conf file. Procedure: # chgrp root /etc/sfw/smb.conf |