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V-234874

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 Security Technical Implementation Guide

CAT II

Title

The SUSE operating system must not have unnecessary accounts.

Description

<VulnDiscussion>Accounts providing no operational purpose provide additional opportunities for system compromise. Unnecessary accounts include user accounts for individuals not requiring access to the system and application accounts for applications not installed on the system.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></Poten...

Fix Text (Documentation Requirement)

Configure the SUSE operating system so all accounts on the system are assigned to an active system, application, or user account. Remove accounts that do not support approved system activities or that allow for a normal user to perform administrative-level actions. Document all authorized accounts on the system.

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