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The cron.allow file must be owned by root, bin, or sys.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-27370 | GEN003240 | SV-4361r2_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the owner of the cron.allow file is not set to root, bin, or sys, the possibility exists for an unauthorized user to view or to edit sensitive information. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESX 3 Server | 2016-05-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-8223r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the owner of the cron.allow file. If the owner is not root, bin, or sys, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-4272r2_fix) |
|---|
| Change the owner of the cron.allow file to root, bin, or sys. |