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The system must not have accounts configured with blank or null passwords.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-770 GEN000560 SV-770r2_rule IAIA-1 IAIA-2 High
Description
If an account is configured for password authentication but does not have an assigned password, it may be possible to log into the account without authentication. If the root user is configured without a password, the entire system may be compromised. For user accounts not using password authentication, the account must be configured with a password lock value instead of a blank or null value.
STIG Date
UNIX SRG 2013-03-26

Details

Check Text ( C-28019r1_chk )
Check the system's accounts for blank passwords. If any are found, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-24370r2_fix)
Remove, lock, or configure a password for any account with a blank password.