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IBM AIX 7.x Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • AIX cron and crontab directories must have a mode of 0640 or less permissive.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Incorrect permissions of the cron or crontab directories could permit unauthorized users the ability to alter cron jobs and r...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The AIX /etc/syslog.conf file must be owned by root.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Unauthorized ownership of the /etc/syslog.conf file can lead to the ability for a malicious actor to alter or disrupt system ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group

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