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Logins to the root account must be restricted to the system console only.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-48127 | SOL-11.1-040430 | SV-60999r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Use an authorized mechanism such as RBAC and the "su" command to provide administrative access to unprivileged accounts. These mechanisms provide an audit trail in the event of problems. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 11 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-08-24 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-51735r1_fix) |
|---|
| The root role is required. Modify the /etc/default/login file # pfedit /etc/default/login Locate the line containing: CONSOLE Change it to read: CONSOLE=/dev/console |