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All Group Identifiers (GIDs) referenced in the /etc/passwd file must be defined in the /etc/group file.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-781 | GEN000380 | SV-27071r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| If a user is assigned the GID of a group that does not exist on the system, and a group with that GID is subsequently created, the user may have unintended rights to the group. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 5.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-05-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-27988r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Perform the following to ensure there are no GIDs referenced in /etc/passwd not defined in /etc/group: # usrck -n ALL If GIDs referenced in /etc/passwd are not defined in /etc/group are returned, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-33340r1_fix) |
|---|
| Add a group to the system for each GID referenced without a corresponding group. # smitty mkgroup |