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The Photon operating system must not have duplicate User IDs (UIDs).
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-258826 | PHTN-40-000049 | SV-258826r933539_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| To ensure accountability and prevent unauthenticated access, organizational users must be uniquely identified and authenticated to prevent potential misuse and provide for nonrepudiation. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware vSphere 8.0 vCenter Appliance Photon OS 4.0 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-10-29 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-62566r933537_chk ) |
|---|
| At the command line, run the following command to verify there are no duplicate user IDs present: # awk -F ":" 'list[$3]++{print $1, $3}' /etc/passwd If any lines are returned, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-62475r933538_fix) |
|---|
| Navigate to and open: /etc/passwd Configure each user account that has a duplicate UID with a unique UID. |