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The cron.deny file must have mode 0600 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4358 | GEN003200 | SV-27359r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If file permissions for cron.deny are more permissive than 0600, sensitive information could be viewed or edited by unauthorized users. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 9 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-05-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-28503r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the mode of the cron.deny file. # ls -lL /etc/cron.d/cron.deny If the cron.deny file is more permissive than 0600, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-24605r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of the cron.deny file. # chmod 0600 /etc/cron.d/cron.deny |