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Prevent root login must be securely configured in /etc/sshd_config.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-25273 | OSX00165 M6 | SV-38525r1_rule | COBR-1 ECPA-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Prevents logging in as root through SSH. This should be set for all SSH methods of authenticating. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide Draft | 2013-01-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37738r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command. more /etc/sshd_config Ensure the value "PermitRootLogin" is set to "No". If the value "PermitRootLogin" is not set to "No", this is a finding. NOTE: If the line starts with a # sign this is a comment and the command to disable root login would be invalid regardless of the value, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32982r1_fix) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command. sudo pico /etc/sshd_config Edit the value "PermitRootLogin" and set it to "No". Save the file. |