getcifsacl

getcifsacl

    Specifies the path to the CIFS file or directory for which to retrieve the ACL. The path should be a valid CIFS path.

The getcifsacl command retrieves Security Descriptor (SD) information, including Access Control Lists (ACLs), from a Common Internet File System (CIFS) file or directory residing on a server.
This command facilitates viewing permissions and security settings applied to files shared over a network using the CIFS protocol, which is commonly implemented by Samba servers and Windows file shares.
getcifsacl is primarily used by administrators and security professionals for auditing and managing access controls on network filesystems. The output displays the Owner, Group, and Discretionary Access Control List (DACL) applied to the targeted file or directory.
By examining these ACLs, you can understand who has access to the shared resource and what level of access they possess. This is crucial for maintaining data security and ensuring only authorized users can interact with sensitive files.

The command requires proper authentication and access to the CIFS share. Incorrect credentials or insufficient privileges will result in errors. Also, the tool might be part of a suite of cifs-utils and might require its installation.

The output typically presents the Owner, Group, and DACL information in a human-readable format, showing the assigned user or group and the specific permissions granted, such as read, write, execute, or full control.

Error messages are displayed when the specified path is invalid, authentication fails, or access is denied. Check network connectivity, CIFS mount status, and your credentials if you encounter issues.

The `getcifsacl` command is a part of the cifs-utils package, designed to provide utilities for interacting with CIFS filesystems from Linux systems. It was developed to offer administrators a command-line interface for viewing and managing security settings similar to functionalities available on Windows-based systems when dealing with shared files and folders over a network.

setcifsacl(1), smbclient(1)