Check: GEN006100
HP-UX 11.31 STIG:
GEN006100
(in versions v1 r19 through v1 r13)
Title
The /etc/smb.conf file must be owned by root. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
The /etc/smb.conf file allows access to other machines on the network and grants permissions to certain users. If it is owned by another user, the file may be maliciously modified and the Samba configuration could be compromised.
Check Content
Check the ownership of the /etc/smb.conf file. # ls -lL /etc/opt/samba/smb.conf If the smb.conf file is not owned by root, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the ownership of the smb.conf file. # chown root /etc/opt/samba/smb.conf
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-35213r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-1027
Group Title: GEN006100
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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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
Number | Title |
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AC-6 |
Least Privilege |