Check: GEN006160
VMware ESX 3 Server:
GEN006160
(in version v1 r2)
Title
The /etc/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. # find / -name smbpasswd # ls -l <smbpasswd file> If an smbpasswd file is not owned by root, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Use the chown command to configure the smbpasswd file. # chown root /etc/smbpasswd
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-1029r2_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-1029
Group Title: GEN006160
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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 |