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Check: GEN006210

VMware ESX 3 Server: GEN006210 (in version v1 r2)

Title

The /etc/smbpasswd file must not have an extended ACL. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

If the permissions of the smbpasswd file are too permissive, the smbpasswd file may be maliciously accessed or modified, potentially resulting in the compromise of Samba accounts.

Check Content

Check the group ownership of the Samba configuration file. # ls -lL /etc/smbpasswd If the permissions include a "+", the file has an extended ACL and this is a finding.

Fix Text

Remove the extended ACL from the /etc/smbpasswd file.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-26173r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-22498

Group Title: GEN006210

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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