Check: GEN006180
AIX 6.1 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE:
GEN006180
(in versions v1 r14 through v1 r10)
Title
The /var/private/smbpasswd file must be group-owned by sys or system. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
If the smbpasswd file is not group-owned by root, the smbpasswd file may be maliciously accessed or modified, potentially resulting in the compromise of Samba accounts.
Check Content
Check smbpasswd ownership. # ls -lL /var/private/smbpasswd If smbpasswd is not group-owned by sys, or system, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Use the chgrp command to change the group owner of the smbpasswd file to system. # chgrp system /var/private/smbpasswd
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-39235r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-1058
Group Title: GEN006180
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000225 |
Employ the principle of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (or processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned organizational tasks. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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AC-6 |
Least Privilege |