Check: GEN006200
HP-UX 11.31 STIG:
GEN006200
(in versions v1 r19 through v1 r13)
Title
The smbpasswd file must have mode 0600 or less permissive. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
If the smbpasswd file has a mode more permissive than 0600, it may be maliciously accessed or modified, potentially resulting in the compromise of Samba accounts.
Check Content
Check the mode of files maintained using smbpasswd. # ls -lL /var/opt/samba/private/smbpasswd If the smbpasswd file is more permissive than 0600, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the mode of the smbpasswd file to 0600. # chmod 0600 <path>/smbpasswd
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-37883r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-1059
Group Title: GEN006200
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 |