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All GIDs referenced in /etc/passwd must be defined in /etc/group
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL-06-000294 | RHEL-06-000294 | RHEL-06-000294_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Inconsistency in GIDs between /etc/passwd and /etc/group could lead to a user having unintended rights. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-02-05 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-RHEL-06-000294_chk ) |
|---|
| To ensure all GIDs referenced in /etc/passwd are defined in /etc/group, run the following command: # pwck -rq There should be no output. If there is output, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-RHEL-06-000294_fix) |
|---|
| Add a group to the system for each GID referenced without a corresponding group. |