The cron.deny file must be owned by root, bin, or sys.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4430 | GEN003260 | SV-27371r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
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| Cron daemon control files restrict the scheduling of automated tasks and must be protected. |
| STIG | Date |
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| Solaris 10 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-06-27 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-24617r1_fix) |
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| Change the ownership of the cron.deny file to root, sys, or bin. # chown root /etc/cron.d/cron.deny |