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OSX00180-SSH must not allow empty passwords.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-25276 | OSX00180 M6 | SV-40699r1_rule | ECSC-1 | High |
| Description |
|---|
| Denies access to accounts without passwords. 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-39426r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the command. more /etc/sshd_config If the value of PermitEmptyPasswords is set to Yes, this is a finding. If the PermitEmptyPasswords option is not set, this is not a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-34555r1_fix) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and edit the following file. /etc/sshd_config Set the value of PermitEmptyPasswords to No. |