The cron.deny file must be owned by root, bin, or sys.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-27375 | GEN003260 | SV-4430r2_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Cron daemon control files restrict the scheduling of automated tasks and must be protected. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESX 3 Server | 2016-05-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-8224r2_chk ) |
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| Check the owner of the cron.deny file. If the owner is not root, bin, or sys, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-4329r2_fix) |
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| Change the owner of the cron.deny file to root, bin, or sys. |