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The cron.allow file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22384 | GEN002990 M6 | SV-38105r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| A cron.allow file that is readable and/or writable by other than root could allow potential intruders and malicious users to use the file contents to help discern information, such as who is allowed to execute cron programs, which could be harmful to overall system and network security. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-04-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37642r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to view the ACLs of the cron.allow file. ls -l /private/var/at/cron.allow If the file exists and the permissions include a '+', the file has an extended ACL, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32883r1_fix) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to remove the extended ACLs. chmod -N /private/var/at/cron.allow |