The /etc/smb.conf file must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-1027 | GEN006100 | SV-1027r2_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
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| The /etc/smb.conf file allows access to other machines on the network and grants permissions to certain users. If it is owned by another user, the file may be maliciously modified and the Samba configuration could be compromised. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| UNIX SRG | 2013-03-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-28771r2_chk ) |
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| Check the ownership of the smb.conf file. Procedure: # ls -lL /etc/opt/samba/smb.conf # ls -l If an smb.conf file is not owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-1181r2_fix) |
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| Change the ownership of the smb.conf file. Procedure: # chown root smb.conf |