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The cron.deny file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-227756 | GEN003210 | SV-227756r603266_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If file permissions for cron.deny are more permissive than 0700, sensitive information could be viewed or edited by unauthorized users. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 10 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-09-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-29918r488852_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the permissions of the file. # ls -lL /etc/cron.d/cron.deny If the permissions include a "+", the file has an extended ACL and this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-29906r488853_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the extended ACL from the file. # chmod A- /etc/cron.d/cron.deny |