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-45644r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Cron daemon control files restrict the scheduling of automated tasks and must be protected. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-09-19 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-43010r1_chk ) |
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| # ls -lL /etc/cron.deny If the cron.deny file is not owned by root, sys, or bin, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-39042r1_fix) |
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| # chown root /etc/cron.deny |