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The cron.allow file must be owned by root, bin, or sys.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4361 | GEN003240 | SV-27366r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the owner of the cron.allow file is not set to root, bin, or sys, the possibility exists for an unauthorized user to view or to edit sensitive information. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| SOLARIS 10 SPARC SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE | 2017-01-27 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-24611r1_fix) |
|---|
| # chown root /etc/cron.d/cron.allow |