Title

All GIDs referenced in the /etc/passwd file must be defined in the /etc/group file. (Cat III impact)

Discussion

If a user is assigned the GID of a group not existing on the system, and a group with the GID is subsequently created, the user may have unintended rights to the group.

Check Content

Perform the following to ensure there are no GIDs referenced in /etc/passwd not defined in /etc/group: # pwck -r If GIDs referenced in /etc/passwd are not defined in /etc/group are returned, 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-44827r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-781

Group Title: GEN000380

Expert Comments

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