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Check: GEN006160

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z STIG: GEN006160 (in versions v1 r12 through v1 r9)

Title

The /etc/smbpasswd file must be owned by root. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

If the "smbpasswd" file is not owned by root, it may be maliciously accessed or modified, potentially resulting in the compromise of Samba accounts.

Check Content

Check the ownership of the "smbpasswd" file. # ls -l /etc/samba/passdb.tdb /etc/samba/secrets.tdb If the "smbpasswd" file is not owned by root, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Use the chown command to configure the files maintained by smbpasswd. For instance: # chown root /etc/samba/passdb.tdb /etc/samba/secrets.tdb

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-46135r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-1029

Group Title: GEN006160

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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