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 |
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 |