Samba must be configured to use an authentication mechanism other than share.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22499 | GEN006225 | SV-26830r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Samba share authentication does not provide for individual user identification and must not be used. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| UNIX SRG | 2013-03-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-27812r1_chk ) |
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| Check the security mode of the Samba configuration. # grep -i security /etc/smb.conf If the security mode is share, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-24073r1_fix) |
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| Edit the /etc/smb.conf file and change the security setting to user or another valid setting other than share. |