Check: GEN003460
Title
The at.allow file must be owned by root, bin, or sys. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
If the owner of the at.allow file is not set to root, bin, or sys, unauthorized users could be allowed to view or edit sensitive information contained within the file.
Check Content
# ls -lL /etc/cron.d/at.allow If the at.allow file is not owned by root, sys, or bin, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the owner of the at.allow file. # chown root /etc/cron.d/at.allow
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID:
Vulnerability ID: V-4367
Group Title:
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| 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
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AC-6 |
Least Privilege |