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The /etc/smbpasswd file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22498 | GEN006210 | SV-46138r1_rule | 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 |
|---|---|
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-09-19 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-43397r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the permissions of the Samba password files. Procedure: # ls -lL /etc/samba/passdb.tdb /etc/samba/secrets.tdb If the permissions include a '+', the file has an extended ACL. If the file has an extended ACL and it has not been documented with the IAO, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-39480r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the extended ACL from the file. # setfacl --remove-all /etc/samba/passdb.tdb /etc/samba/secrets.tdb |