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Login must not be permitted with empty/null passwords for SSH.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-48107 | SOL-11.1-040370 | SV-60979r1_rule | High |
| Description |
|---|
| Permitting login without a password is inherently risky. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 11 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-08-24 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-51715r1_fix) |
|---|
| The root role is required. Modify the sshd_config file # pfedit /etc/ssh/sshd_config Locate the line containing: PermitEmptyPasswords/ Change it to: PermitEmptyPasswords/ no Restart the SSH service. # svcadm restart svc:/network/ssh |