Direct root account login must not be permitted for SSH access.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-216117 | SOL-11.1-040360 | SV-216117r603268_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| The system should not allow users to log in as the root user directly, as audited actions would be non-attributable to a specific user. |
| STIG | Date |
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| Solaris 11 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-11-23 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-17355r372733_chk ) |
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| Determine if root login is disabled for the SSH service. # grep "^PermitRootLogin" /etc/ssh/sshd_config If the output of this command is not: PermitRootLogin no this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-17353r372734_fix) |
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| The root role is required. Modify the sshd_config file # pfedit /etc/ssh/sshd_config Locate the line containing: PermitRootLogin Change it to: PermitRootLogin no Restart the SSH service. # svcadm restart svc:/network/ssh |