Samba must be configured to use an authentication mechanism other than "share."

From Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of GEN006225

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-37891r1_rule Samba must be configured to use an authentication mechanism other than "share."

Vulnerability discussion

Samba share authentication does not provide for individual user identification and must not be used.

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Fix text

Edit the "/etc/samba/smb.conf" file and change the "security" setting to "user" or another valid setting other than "share".

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