| VID |
14006 |
| Severity |
40 |
| Port |
23 |
| Protocol |
TCP |
| Class |
TELNET |
| Detailed Description |
The accounts of the UNIX system have a default, null, blank, or missing password. and It's possible to log into the system with the account. Such accounts are a serious threat, since knowing or guessing an account name enable a hacker to access the account.
* References:
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/43.php |
| Recommendation |
Remove/Disable the account or add a password immediately. To disable the account, place an asterisk (*) in the password field for the account in the system password file. |
| Related URL |
(CVE) |
| Related URL |
(SecurityFocus) |
| Related URL |
(ISS) |
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