Groups assigned to users must exist in the /etc/group file.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-216185	SOL-11.1-070060	SV-216185r959010_rule		Medium

Description

Groups defined in passwd but not in group file pose a threat to system security since group permissions are not properly managed.

STIG	Date
Solaris 11 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide	2024-11-25

Details

Check Text (C-17423r372937_chk)

The root role is required.

Check that groups are configured correctly.

# logins -xo | awk -F: '($3 == "") { print $1 }'

If output is produced, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-17421r372938_fix)

The root role is required.

Correct or justify any items discovered in the Audit step. Determine if any groups are in passwd but not in group, and work with those users or group owners to determine the best course of action in accordance with site policy.