Samba packages must be removed from AIX.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium | V-215280 | SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227 | AIX7-00-002089 | SV-215280r991589_rule | 2024-08-16 | 3 |
| Description |
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| If the smbpasswd file has a mode more permissive than 0600, the smbpasswd file may be maliciously accessed or modified, potentially resulting in the compromise of Samba accounts. |
| ℹ️ Check |
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| Run the following command to check if samba packages are installed on AIX: # lslpp -l samba* If the above command shows that samba packages are installed, this is a finding. |
| ✔️ Fix |
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| Run the following command to un-install the samba packages: # installp -ug samba* |