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The cron.deny file must be group-owned by wheel.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22394 | GEN003270 M6 | SV-38119r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The cron daemon control files and restricts the scheduling of automated tasks and must be protected. Unauthorized modification of the cron.deny file could result in Denial of Service to authorized cron users or could provide unauthorized users with the ability to run cron jobs. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide Draft | 2013-01-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37650r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to verify the group ownership of the "/private/var/at/cron.deny" file. ls -lL /private/var/at/cron.deny If the "/private/var/at/cron.deny" file is not group owned by wheel, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32891r1_fix) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to set the group. chgrp wheel /private/var/at/cron.deny |