The cron.deny file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22389 | GEN003210 | SV-38362r1_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 |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.31 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-09-14 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36473r1_chk ) |
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| Check the permissions of the crontab files for an ACL. # ls -lL /var/adm/cron/cron.deny If the permissions include a "+" the file has an extended ACL, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31816r1_fix) |
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| Remove the optional ACL from the file. # chacl -z /var/adm/cron/cron.deny |