Check: GEN006160
Solaris 10 X86 STIG:
GEN006160
(in versions v2 r4 through v1 r17)
Title
The smbpasswd file must be owned by root. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
If the smbpasswd file is not owned by root, the smbpasswd file may be maliciously accessed or modified, potentially resulting in the compromise of Samba accounts.
Check Content
Check the ownership of the smbpasswd file. # ls -lL /etc/sfw/private/smbpasswd If the smbpasswd file is not owned by root, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Use the chown command to configure the smb passwd file. # chown root /etc/sfw/private/smbpasswd
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-227929r603266_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-227929
Group Title: SRG-OS-000480
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| CM-6 |
Configuration Settings |