The cron.deny file must have mode 0640 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4358 | GEN003200 | SV-39874r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If file permissions for cron.deny are more permissive than 0640, sensitive information could be viewed or edited by unauthorized users. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 5.3 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE | 2014-10-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-38876r1_chk ) |
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| Check the mode of the cron.deny file. # ls -lL /var/adm/cron/cron.deny If the cron.deny file is more permissive than 0640, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-34020r1_fix) |
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| Change the mode of the cron.deny file. # chmod 0640 /var/adm/cron/cron.deny |