The cronlog file must have mode 0600 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-227753 | GEN003180 | SV-227753r603266_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Cron logs contain reports of scheduled system activities and must be protected from unauthorized access or manipulation. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 10 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-09-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-29915r488843_chk ) |
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| Check the mode of the cron log file. # ls -lL /var/cron/log If the mode is more permissive than 0600, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-29903r488844_fix) |
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| Change the mode of the cron log file. # chmod 0600 /var/cron/log |