CCE-95666-4| Platform: cpe:/o:debian:debian_linux:11.x, cpe:/o:ubuntu:ubuntu_linux:16.04, cpe:/o:ubuntu:ubuntu_linux:18.04, cpe:/o:ubuntu:ubuntu_linux:20.04, cpe:/o:ubuntu:ubuntu_linux:22.04, cpe:/o:ubuntu:ubuntu_linux:23.04 | Date: (C)2021-03-08 (M)2023-09-01 |
Over time, system administration errors and changes can lead to groups being defined in /etc/passwd but not in /etc/group.
Rationale:
Groups defined in the /etc/passwd file but not in the /etc/group file pose a threat to system security since group permissions are not properly managed.
Fix:
Perform the appropriate action to correct any discrepancies found.
Parameter:
[yes/no]
Technical Mechanism:
Perform the appropriate action to correct any discrepancies found.
| CCSS Severity: | CCSS Metrics: |
| CCSS Score : 5.3 | Attack Vector: LOCAL |
| Exploit Score: 1.8 | Attack Complexity: LOW |
| Impact Score: 3.4 | Privileges Required: LOW |
| Severity: MEDIUM | User Interaction: NONE |
| Vector: AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L | Scope: UNCHANGED |
| | Confidentiality: LOW |
| | Integrity: LOW |
| | Availability: LOW |
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References: | Resource Id | Reference |
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| SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:70709 |
| SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:87386 |
| SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:92152 |
| SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:68719 |
| SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:70799 |
| SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:85243 |
