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If the cron.allow file exists it must be group-owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-72055 | RHEL-07-021120 | SV-86679r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the group owner of the "cron.allow" file is not set to root, sensitive information could be viewed or edited by unauthorized users. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-12-14 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-72287r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify that the "cron.allow" file is group-owned by root. Check the group owner of the "cron.allow" file with the following command: # ls -al /etc/cron.allow -rw------- 1 root root 6 Mar 5 2011 /etc/cron.allow If the "cron.allow" file exists and has a group owner other than root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-78407r1_fix) |
|---|
| Set the group owner on the "/etc/cron.allow" file to root with the following command: # chgrp root /etc/cron.allow |