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Check: GEN002980

VMware ESX 3 Server: GEN002980 (in version v1 r2)

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

Check the mode of the cron.allow file. If the file has a mode more permissive than 0600, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Change the mode of the cron.allow file to 0600.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-975r2_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-975

Group Title: GEN002980

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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