Check: GEN003190
HP-UX 11.23 STIG:
GEN003190
(in version v1 r8)
Title
The cron log files must not have extended ACLs. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Cron logs contain reports of scheduled system activities and must be protected from unauthorized access or manipulation.
Check Content
Check the permissions of the file. # ls -lL /var/adm/cron/log If the permissions include a "+" the file has an extended ACL, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Remove the optional ACL from the file. # chacl -z /var/adm/cron/log
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-38361r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22388
Group Title: GEN003190
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000225 |
Employ the principle of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (or processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned organizational tasks. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AC-6 |
Least Privilege |