Check: GEN003260
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z STIG:
GEN003260
(in versions v1 r12 through v1 r9)
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
# ls -lL /etc/cron.deny If the cron.deny file is not owned by root, sys, or bin, this is a finding.
Fix Text
# chown root /etc/cron.deny
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-45644r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-4430
Group Title: GEN003260
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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 |