Check: GEN000000-SOL00440
SOLARIS 9 SPARC STIG:
GEN000000-SOL00440
(in version v1 r12)
Title
The root account must be the only account with GID of 0. (Cat I impact)
Discussion
Accounts with a GID of 0 have root group privileges.
Check Content
Fix Text
Change the default GID of non-root accounts to a valid GID other than 0.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-12534r2_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-12033
Group Title: GEN000000-SOL00440
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000225 |
Employ the principle of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (or processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned organizational tasks. |
| CCI-000764 |
Uniquely identify and authenticate organizational users and associate that unique identification with processes acting on behalf of those users. |