Check: GEN003020
HP-UX 11.31 STIG:
GEN003020
(in versions v1 r19 through v1 r13)
Title
Cron must not execute programs in, or subordinate to, world-writable directories. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
If cron programs are located in or subordinate to world-writable directories, they become vulnerable to removal and replacement by malicious users or system intruders.
Check Content
List all cronjobs on the system. Procedure: # ls -lL /var/spool/cron/crontabs If cron jobs exist under any of the above directories, search for programs executed by cron: Procedure: # more <cron job file> Determine if the directory containing programs executed from cron is world-writable. Procedure: # ls -lLd <cron program directory> If cron executes programs in world-writable directories, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Remove the world-writable permission from the cron program directories identified. Procedure: # chmod o-w <cron program directory>
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-38544r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-977
Group Title: GEN003020
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000225 |
The organization employs the concept of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (and processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned tasks in accordance with organizational missions and business functions. |
Controls
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AC-6 |
Least Privilege |