Ensure that /etc/cron.deny does not exist

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Description

The file /etc/cron.deny should not exist. Use /etc/cron.allow instead.

Rationale

Access to cron should be restricted. It is easier to manage an allow list than a deny list.

Remediation

Shell script

The following script can be run on the host to remediate the issue.

#!/bin/bash

# Remediation is applicable only in certain platforms
if dpkg-query --show --showformat='${db:Status-Status}
' 'kernel' 2>/dev/null | grep -q installed; then

if [[ -f  /etc/cron.deny ]]; then
        rm /etc/cron.deny
    fi

else
    >&2 echo 'Remediation is not applicable, nothing was done'
fi

Ansible playbook

The following playbook can be run with Ansible to remediate the issue.

- name: Gather the package facts
  package_facts:
    manager: auto
  tags:
  - PCI-DSSv4-2.2
  - PCI-DSSv4-2.2.6
  - disable_strategy
  - file_cron_deny_not_exist
  - low_complexity
  - low_disruption
  - medium_severity
  - no_reboot_needed

- name: Remove /etc/cron.deny
  file:
    path: /etc/cron.deny
    state: absent
  when: '"kernel" in ansible_facts.packages'
  tags:
  - PCI-DSSv4-2.2
  - PCI-DSSv4-2.2.6
  - disable_strategy
  - file_cron_deny_not_exist
  - low_complexity
  - low_disruption
  - medium_severity
  - no_reboot_needed