Login must not be permitted with empty/null passwords for SSH.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-216118 | SOL-11.1-040370 | SV-216118r603268_rule | High |
| Description |
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| Permitting login without a password is inherently risky. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 11 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-11-23 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-17356r372736_chk ) |
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| Determine if empty/null passwords are allowed for the SSH service. # grep "^PermitEmptyPasswords" /etc/ssh/sshd_config If the output of this command is not: PermitEmptyPasswords no this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-17354r372737_fix) |
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| 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 |