Check: GEN003250
HP-UX 11.31 STIG:
GEN003250
(in versions v1 r19 through v1 r13)
Title
The cron.allow file must be group-owned by root, bin, sys or other. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
If the group of the cron.allow is not set to root, bin, sys or other, the possibility exists for an unauthorized user to view or edit the list of users permitted to use cron. Unauthorized modification of this file could cause Denial of Service to authorized cron users or provide unauthorized users with the ability to run cron jobs.
Check Content
Check the group ownership of the file. # ls -lL /var/adm/cron/cron.allow If the file is not group-owned by root, bin, sys or other, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the group ownership of the file. # chgrp root /var/adm/cron/cron.allow
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-34991r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22391
Group Title: GEN003250
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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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 |
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AC-6 |
Least Privilege |