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The cron.allow file must have mode 0640 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-975 | GEN002980 | SV-39872r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| A cron.allow file that is readable and/or writable by other than root could allow potential intruders and malicious users to use the file contents to help discern information, such as who is allowed to execute cron programs, which could be harmful to overall system and network security. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 5.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-05-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-38875r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check mode of the cron.allow file. Procedure: # ls -lL /var/adm/cron/cron.allow If the file has a mode more permissive than 0640, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-34019r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of the cron.allow file to 0640. Procedure: # chmod 0640 /var/adm/cron/cron.allow |