The system must not have unnecessary accounts.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4269 | GEN000290 | SV-38426r1_rule | IAAC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Accounts providing no operational purpose provide additional opportunities for system compromise. Unnecessary accounts include user accounts for individuals not requiring access to the system and application accounts for applications not installed on the system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.31 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-09-14 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36257r1_chk ) |
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| Check the system for unnecessary user accounts. Procedure: # more /etc/passwd Some examples of unnecessary accounts include games, news, gopher, ftp and lp. If any unnecessary accounts are found, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31514r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove all unnecessary accounts (such as games) from the /etc/password file before connecting a system to the network. Accounts such as news and gopher associated with a service not in use should also be removed. |