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The cron.deny file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22389 | GEN003210 M6 | SV-38115r1_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 |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-01-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37647r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to view the ACLs of the cron.deny file. ls -l /private/var/at/cron.deny If the permissions include a '+', the file has an extended ACL, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32888r1_fix) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to remove the extended ACLs. chmod -N /private/var/at/cron.deny |