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The cron log files must not have extended ACLs.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22388 | GEN003190 | SV-37477r1_rule | ECLP-1 ECTP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Cron logs contain reports of scheduled system activities and must be protected from unauthorized access or manipulation. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-04-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36144r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the permissions of the file. Procedure: Check the configured cron log file found in the cron entry in /etc/syslog (normally /var/log/cron). # grep cron /etc/syslog.conf # ls -lL /var/log/cron If the permissions include a '+', the file has an extended ACL. If the file has an extended ACL and it has not been documented with the IAO, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31390r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the extended ACL from the file. # setfacl --remove-all /var/log/cron |