Check: GEN002980
SOLARIS 9 SPARC STIG:
GEN002980
(in version v1 r12)
Title
The cron.allow file must have mode 0600 or less permissive. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
A cron.allow file that is readable and/or writable by other than root could allow potential intruders and malicious users to use the file contents to help discern information, such as who is allowed to execute cron programs, which could be harmful to overall system and network security.
Check Content
Fix Text
Change the mode of the cron.allow file to 0600. Procedure: # chmod 0600 /etc/cron.d/cron.allow
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-27323r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-975
Group Title: GEN002980
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
Number | Definition |
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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 |
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AC-6 |
Least Privilege |