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Duplicate group names must not exist.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-216431 SOL-11.1-070150 SV-216431r603868_rule Medium
Description
If a group is assigned a duplicate group name, it will create and have access to files with the first GID for that group in group. Effectively, the GID is shared, which is a security risk.
STIG Date
Solaris 11 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide 2021-11-23

Details

Check Text ( C-17667r622331_chk )
The root role is required.

Check for duplicate group names.

# getent group | cut -f1 -d":" | sort -n | uniq -d

If output is produced, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-17665r371382_fix)
The root role is required.

Correct or justify any items discovered in the Check step. Determine if there are any duplicate group names, and work with their respective owners to determine the best course of action in accordance with site policy. Delete or change the group name of duplicate groups.