Cron logging must be implemented.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-982 | GEN003160 | SV-27350r1_rule | ECAR-1 ECAR-2 ECAR-3 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Cron logging can be used to trace the successful or unsuccessful execution of cron jobs. It can also be used to spot intrusions into the use of the cron facility by unauthorized and malicious users. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Draft AIX Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2011-08-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-28491r1_chk ) |
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| # ls -lL /var/adm/cron/log If this file does not exist or is older than the last cron job, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-1136r3_fix) |
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| Enable cron logging on the system. |