The system must not have accounts configured with blank or null passwords.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-216097 | SOL-11.1-040120 | SV-216097r603268_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Complex passwords can reduce the likelihood of success of automated password-guessing attacks. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 11 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-11-23 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-17335r372673_chk ) |
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| The root role is required. Determine if accounts with blank or null passwords exist. # logins -po If any account is listed, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-17333r372674_fix) |
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| 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. |