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The system must prevent the root account from directly logging in except from the system console.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-778 GEN000980 SV-27143r1_rule ECSD-2 ECPA-1 Medium
Description
Limiting the root account direct logins to only system consoles protects the root account from direct unauthorized access from a non-console device.
STIG Date
SOLARIS 9 SPARC SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE 2015-09-15

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-24417r1_fix)
Edit the /etc/default/login file and uncomment the line containing /dev/console if it is commented out.