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All GIDs referenced in the /etc/passwd file must be defined in the /etc/group file.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-781 | GEN000380 | SV-781r2_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| If a user is assigned the GID of a group not existing on the system, and a group with that GID is subsequently created, the user may have unintended rights to that group. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESX 3 Server | 2016-05-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-281r2_chk ) |
|---|
| List the primary group GIDs for all user accounts on the system. If these GIDs do not correspond to any groups defined on the system, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-935r3_fix) |
|---|
| Add a group to the system for each GID referenced without a corresponding group. |