VID |
14217 |
Severity |
40 |
Port |
22 |
Protocol |
TCP |
Class |
LSC |
Detailed Description |
The system allows accounts with no password. If there is an account with no password, the attacker can access the system with ID only.
* Platforms Affected: UNIX, Linux |
Recommendation |
Control accounts with no password as follows:
- SunOS: Open /etc/default/login and set PASSREQ=YES
- HP-UX: Open /etc/default/security and set ALLOW_NULL_PASSWORD=0 |
Related URL |
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Related URL |
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Related URL |
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