Check: RHEL-06-000294
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 STIG:
RHEL-06-000294
(in versions v2 r2 through v1 r14)
Title
All GIDs referenced in /etc/passwd must be defined in /etc/group (Cat III impact)
Discussion
Inconsistency in GIDs between /etc/passwd and /etc/group could lead to a user having unintended rights.
Check Content
To ensure all GIDs referenced in /etc/passwd are defined in /etc/group, run the following command: # pwck -r | grep 'no group' There should be no output. If there is output, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Add a group to the system for each GID referenced without a corresponding group.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-218043r603264_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-218043
Group Title: SRG-OS-000104
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
| CCI-000764 |
The information system uniquely identifies and authenticates organizational users (or processes acting on behalf of organizational users). |