The cronlog file must have mode 0600 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-983 | GEN003180 | SV-27355r1_rule | ECTP-1 ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Cron logs contain reports of scheduled system activities and must be protected from unauthorized access or manipulation. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 5.3 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE | 2014-10-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-28498r1_chk ) |
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| Check the mode of the cron log file. # ls -lL /var/adm/cron/log If the mode is more permissive than 0600, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-24600r1_fix) |
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| Change the mode of the cron log file. # chmod 0600 /var/adm/cron/log |