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RHEL 9 groups must have unique Group ID (GID).
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-258061 | RHEL-09-411110 | SV-258061r958482_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| To ensure accountability and prevent unauthenticated access, groups must be identified uniquely to prevent potential misuse and compromise of the system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-06-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-61802r926168_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify that RHEL 9 contains no duplicate GIDs for interactive users with the following command: $ cut -d : -f 3 /etc/group | uniq -d If the system has duplicate GIDs, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-61726r926169_fix) |
|---|
| Edit the file "/etc/group" and provide each group that has a duplicate GID with a unique GID. |