Check: GEN003240
SOLARIS 9 SPARC STIG:
GEN003240
(in version v1 r12)
Title
The cron.allow file must be owned by root, bin, or sys. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
If the owner of the cron.allow file is not set to root, bin, or sys, the possibility exists for an unauthorized user to view or to edit sensitive information.
Check Content
Fix Text
# chown root /etc/cron.d/cron.allow
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-27366r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-4361
Group Title: GEN003240
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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 |