The /etc/smbpasswd file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22498 | GEN006210 | SV-26827r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the permissions of the smbpasswd file are too permissive, it may be maliciously accessed or modified, potentially resulting in the compromise of Samba accounts. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| SOLARIS 9 SPARC SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE | 2015-10-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-27809r1_chk ) |
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| Check the group ownership of the Samba configuration file. # ls -lL /etc/smbpasswd If the permissions include a "+", the file has an extended ACL and this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-24070r1_fix) |
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| Remove the extended ACL from the file. # getfacl /etc/smbpasswd Remove each ACE returned. # setfacl -d [ACE] /etc/smbpasswd |