GEN000980 - The system must prevent the root account from directly logging in except from the system console.

Information

Limiting the root account direct logins to only system consoles protects the root account from direct unauthorized access from a non-console device.

Solution

Edit the /etc/default/login file and uncomment the line containing /dev/console if it is commented out.

See Also

https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_SOL_10_x86_V2R4_STIG.zip

Item Details

Category: IDENTIFICATION AND AUTHENTICATION

References: 800-53|IA-2(5), CAT|II, CCI|CCI-000770, Rule-ID|SV-227603r603266_rule, STIG-ID|GEN000980, STIG-Legacy|SV-27143, STIG-Legacy|V-778, Vuln-ID|V-227603

Plugin: Unix

Control ID: d9d235ebf167422a012475c71eea8d604d48bb0a051adb459ce177411bbb995c