Check: GEN003090
HP-UX 11.31 STIG:
GEN003090
(in versions v1 r19 through v1 r13)
Title
Crontab files must not have extended ACLs. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
To protect the integrity of scheduled system jobs and to prevent malicious modification to these jobs, crontab files must be secured. ACLs on crontab files may provide unauthorized access to the files.
Check Content
Check the permissions of the crontab files. # ls -lL /var/spool/cron/crontabs 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 <crontab file>
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-38359r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22386
Group Title: GEN003090
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 |