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Cron logging must be implemented.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-27353 GEN003160 SV-982r2_rule Medium
Description
Cron logging can be used to trace the successful or unsuccessful execution of cron jobs. It can also be used to spot intrusions into the use of the cron facility by unauthorized and malicious users.
STIG Date
VMware ESX 3 Server 2016-05-13

Details

Check Text ( C-791r2_chk )
Determine if cron logging is enabled on the system. If cron logging is not enabled, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-1136r2_fix)
Enable cron logging on the system.