The /etc/smb.conf file must have mode 0644 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-1028 | GEN006140 | SV-1028r2_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the smb.conf file has excessive permissions, the file may be maliciously modified and the Samba configuration could be compromised. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESX 3 Server | 2016-05-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-2048r2_chk ) |
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| Check the mode of the smb.conf file. Procedure: # find / -name smb.conf # ls -lL If the smb.conf has a mode more permissive than 0644, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-1182r2_fix) |
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| Change the mode of the smb.conf file to 0644 or less permissive. Procedure: # chmod 0644 smb.conf |