The .rhosts file must not be supported in PAM.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-11989 | GEN002100 | SV-38264r2_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| .rhosts files are used to specify a list of hosts permitted remote access to a particular account without authenticating. The use of such a mechanism defeats strong identification and authentication requirements. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.31 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-01-27 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-31761r1_fix) |
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| Edit /etc/pam.conf and comment/remove the "rcomds" line(s). |