The cron log files must not have extended ACLs.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22388 | GEN003190 | SV-26542r1_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 |
|---|---|
| Solaris 10 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-04-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-27587r1_chk ) |
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| Check the permissions of the file. # ls -lL /var/cron/log If the permissions include a "+", the file has an extended ACL and this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-23786r1_fix) |
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| Remove the extended ACL from the file. # chmod A- /var/cron/log |