The cron.deny file must have mode 0600 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4358 | GEN003200 | SV-4358r2_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 |
|---|---|
| VMware ESX 3 Server | 2016-05-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-8221r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the mode of the cron.deny file. If the cron.deny file is more permissive than 0600, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-11473r2_fix) |
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| Change the mode of the cron.deny file to 0600. |