Check: GEN003260
SOLARIS 9 SPARC STIG:
GEN003260
(in version v1 r12)
Title
The cron.deny file must be owned by root, bin, or sys. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Cron daemon control files restrict the scheduling of automated tasks and must be protected.
Check Content
Fix Text
Change the ownership of the cron.deny file to root, sys, or bin. # chown root /etc/cron.d/cron.deny
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-27371r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-4430
Group Title: GEN003260
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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 |