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 6.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-09-23 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-33340r1_fix) |
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| Add a group to the system for each GID referenced without a corresponding group. # smitty mkgroup |