Check: GEN006150

AIX 6.1 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE: GEN006150 (in versions v1 r14 through v1 r10)

The /usr/lib/smb.conf file must not have an extended ACL. (Cat II impact)

Excessive permissions could endanger the security of the Samba configuration file and, ultimately, the system and network.

Check the group ownership of the Samba configuration file. # aclget /usr/lib/smb.conf If the extended attributes are not disabled, this is a finding.

Remove the extended ACL from the /usr/lib/smb.conf file and change extended attributes to disabled. #acledit /usr/lib/smb.conf

Rule ID: SV-38824r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-22497

Group Title: GEN006150

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CCIs tied to check.

Number	Definition
CCI-000225	The organization employs the concept of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (and processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned tasks in accordance with organizational missions and business functions.

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.

Number	Title
AC-6	Least Privilege