Check: GEN006180
Solaris 9 X86 STIG:
GEN006180
(in version v1 r9)
Title
The /etc/smbpasswd file must be group-owned by root. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
If the smbpasswd file is not group-owned by root, the smbpasswd file may be maliciously accessed or modified, potentially resulting in the compromise of Samba accounts.
Check Content
Check smbpasswd ownership. # find / -name smbpasswd # ls -lL <smbpasswd file> If smbpasswd is not group-owned by root, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Use the chgrp command to ensure the group owner of the smbpasswd file is root. # chgrp root /etc/smbpasswd.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-1058r2_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-1058
Group Title:
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000225 |
Employ the principle of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (or processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned organizational tasks. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AC-6 |
Least Privilege |