Duplicate user names must not exist.

From Solaris 11 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of SRG-OS-999999

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-60945r1_rule Duplicate user names must not exist.

Vulnerability discussion

If a user is assigned a duplicate user name, it will create and have access to files with the first UID for that username in passwd.

Check content

The root role is required. Identify any duplicate user names. # getent passwd | awk -F: '{print $1}' | uniq -d If output is produced, this is a finding.

Fix text

The root role is required. Correct or justify any items discovered in the Check step. Determine if there are any duplicate user names, and work with their respective owners to determine the best course of action in accordance with site policy. Delete or change the user name of duplicate users.

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