Check: GEN006225
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z STIG:
GEN006225
(in versions v1 r12 through v1 r9)
Title
Samba must be configured to use an authentication mechanism other than share. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Samba share authentication does not provide for individual user identification and must not be used.
Check Content
Check the security mode of the Samba configuration. # grep -i security /etc/samba/smb.conf If the security mode is "share", this is a finding.
Fix Text
Edit the "/etc/samba/smb.conf" file and change the "security" setting to "user" or another valid setting other than "share".
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-46140r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22499
Group Title: GEN006225
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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 |