Check: GEN003100
VMware ESX 3 Server:
GEN003100
(in version v1 r2)
Title
Cron and crontab directories must have mode 0755 or less permissive. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
To protect the integrity of scheduled system jobs and to prevent malicious modification to these jobs, crontab files must be secured.
Check Content
Check the mode of crontab directories. If any have a mode more permissive than 0755, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the mode of crontab directories to 0755.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-979r2_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-979
Group Title: GEN003100
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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 |