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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-38683 | RHEL-06-000296 | SV-50484r1_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Unique usernames allow for accountability on the system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-06-05 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-46245r1_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-43632r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change usernames, or delete accounts, so each has a unique name. |