Check: OL6-00-000296
Oracle Linux 6 STIG:
OL6-00-000296
(in versions v2 r7 through v1 r9)
Title
All accounts on the system must have unique user or account names. (Cat III impact)
Discussion
Unique usernames allow for accountability on the system.
Check Content
Run the following command to check for duplicate account names: # pwck -rq If there are no duplicate names, no line will be returned. If a line is returned, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change usernames, or delete accounts, so each has a unique name.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-209026r793747_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-209026
Group Title: SRG-OS-000121
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000804 |
The information system uniquely identifies and authenticates non-organizational users (or processes acting on behalf of non-organizational users). |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
Number | Title |
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IA-8 |
Identification And Authentication (Non-Organizational Users) |