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The cron.deny file must be group-owned by system, bin, sys, or cron.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22394 | GEN003270 | SV-38789r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Cron daemon control files restrict the scheduling of automated tasks and must be protected. Unauthorized modification of the cron.deny file could result in Denial of Service to authorized cron users or could provide unauthorized users with the ability to run cron jobs. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 5.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-05-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37214r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine the cron.deny file's group owner. Procedure: # ls -lL /var/adm/cron/cron.deny If the file is not group-owned by system, bin, sys, or cron, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32480r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the group owner of the cron.deny file to sys, system, bin, or cron. Procedure: # chgrp cron /var/adm/cron/cron.deny |