The /etc/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-1056r2_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 |
|---|---|
| UNIX SRG | 2013-03-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-28772r1_chk ) |
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| Check the group ownership of the smb.conf file. Procedure: # find / -name /etc/samba/smb.conf # ls -l If an smb.conf file is not group-owned by root, bin, or sys, this is a finding |
| Fix Text (F-1210r2_fix) |
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| Change the group owner of the smb.conf file. Procedure: # chgrp root smb.conf |