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GEN003000 - Cron must not execute group-writable or world-writable programs.
Information
If cron executes group-writable or world-writable programs, there is a possibility that unauthorized users could manipulate the programs with malicious intent. This could compromise system and network security.NOTE: Nessus has provided the target output to assist in reviewing the benchmark to ensure target compliance.
Solution
Remove the world-writable and group-writable permissions from the cron program file(s) identified.# chmod go-w <cron program file>
See Also
https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_SOL_10_x86_V2R4_STIG.zip
Item Details
Audit Name: DISA STIG Solaris 10 X86 v2r4
Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT
References: 800-53|CM-6b., CAT|II, CCI|CCI-000366, Rule-ID|SV-227741r603266_rule, STIG-ID|GEN003000, STIG-Legacy|SV-27329, STIG-Legacy|V-976, Vuln-ID|V-227741
Plugin: Unix
Control ID: 3f31a0cd56f5e43773aec3b9fb52846764e803a8f9d08554fd0e63592ad184d5