The cron.deny file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22389 | GEN003210 | SV-38785r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If there are excessive file permissions for the cron.deny file, sensitive information could be viewed or edited by unauthorized users. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 6.1 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE | 2018-09-18 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37209r1_chk ) |
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| #aclget /var/adm/cron/cron.deny Verify if extended permissions are disabled. If extended permissions are not disabled, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32476r1_fix) |
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| Remove the extended ACL from the cron.deny file and disable extended permissions. #acledit /var/adm/cron/cron.deny |