| # 5.2.9 Ensure SSH PermitEmptyPasswords is disabled (Scored) |
| # |
| # Profile Applicability |
| # --------------------- |
| # - Level 1 - Server |
| # - Level 1 - Workstation |
| # |
| # Description |
| # ----------- |
| # The PermitEmptyPasswords parameter specifies if the SSH server allows login to accounts |
| # with empty password strings. |
| # |
| # Rationale |
| # --------- |
| # Disallowing remote shell access to accounts that have an empty password reduces the |
| # probability of unauthorized access to the system |
| # |
| # Audit |
| # ----- |
| # Run the following command and verify that output matches: |
| # |
| # # grep "^PermitEmptyPasswords" /etc/ssh/sshd_config |
| # PermitEmptyPasswords no |
| # |
| # Remediation |
| # ----------- |
| # Edit the /etc/ssh/sshd_config file to set the parameter as follows: |
| # |
| # PermitEmptyPasswords no |
| |
| parameters: |
| openssh: |
| server: |
| permit_empty_passwords: False |