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The cron.deny file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22389 | GEN003210 | SV-37486r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If there are excessive file permissions for the cron.deny file, sensitive information could be viewed or edited by unauthorized users. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-12-16 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36145r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the permissions of the file. # ls -lL /etc/cron.deny 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-31394r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the extended ACL from the file. # setfacl --remove-all /etc/cron.deny |