Check: GEN006120
SOLARIS 9 SPARC STIG:
GEN006120
(in version v1 r12)
Title
The smb.conf file must be group-owned by root, bin, or sys. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
If the group owner of the smb.conf file is not root or a system group, the file may be maliciously modified and the Samba configuration could be compromised.
Check Content
Fix Text
Change the group owner of the smb.conf file. Procedure: # chgrp root /etc/smb.conf /etc/sfw/smb.conf /etc/samba/smb.conf /etc/sfw/samba/smb.conf
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-39890r3_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-1056
Group Title: GEN006120
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CCIs
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
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AC-6 |
Least Privilege |