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All accounts on the system must have unique user or account names.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-209026 OL6-00-000296 SV-209026r603263_rule Low
Description
Unique usernames allow for accountability on the system.
STIG Date
Oracle Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2021-03-01

Details

Check Text ( C-9279r357863_chk )
Run the following command to check for duplicate account names:

# pwck -rq

If there are no duplicate names, no line will be returned.
If a line is returned, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-9279r357864_fix)
Change usernames, or delete accounts, so each has a unique name.