Default system accounts must be disabled or removed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-810 | GEN002640 | SV-27264r1_rule | IAAC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Vendor accounts and software may contain backdoors that will allow unauthorized access to the system. These backdoors are common knowledge and present a threat to system security if the account is not disabled. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.31 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-10-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-31746r1_fix) |
|---|
| Lock the default system account(s). # passwd -l OR alternatively use the HP SMH application. |