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The cronlog file must have mode 0600 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-983 | GEN003180 | SV-27357r1_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 | 2014-07-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-24602r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of the cron log file. # chmod 0600 /var/log/cron |