The cron.allow file must be owned by root, bin, or sys.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4361 | GEN003240 | SV-64343r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| If the owner of the cron.allow file is not set to root, bin, or sys, the possibility exists for an unauthorized user to view or to edit sensitive information. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-02-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-52747r1_chk ) |
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| # ls -lL /etc/cron.allow If the cron.allow file is not owned by root, sys, or bin, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-54929r1_fix) |
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| # chown root /etc/cron.allow |