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The system must not have accounts configured with blank or null passwords.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-47999 | SOL-11.1-040120 | SV-60871r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Complex passwords can reduce the likelihood of success of automated password-guessing attacks. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 11 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-08-24 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-51611r1_fix) |
|---|
| The root role is required. Remove, lock, or configure a password for any account with a blank password. # passwd [username] or Use the passwd -l command to lock accounts that are not permitted to execute commands. or Use the passwd -N command to set accounts to be non-login. |