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V-240464

CAT II (Medium)

All GIDs referenced in /etc/passwd must be defined in /etc/group.

Rule ID

SV-240464r671133_rule

STIG

VMware vRealize Automation 7.x SLES Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V2R2

CCIs

CCI-000804

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 -rq

If a line is returned, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Add a group to the system for each GID referenced without a corresponding group.