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Oracle Linux 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-OS-000109-GPOS-00056
OL 8 must not permit direct logons to the root account using remote access via SSH.
OL 8 must not permit direct logons to the root account using remote access via SSH.
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OL 8 must not permit direct logons to the root account using remote access via SSH.
Medium Severity
<VulnDiscussion>Although the communications channel may be encrypted, an additional layer of security is gained by extending the policy of not logging on directly as root. In addition, logging on with a user-specific account provides individual accountability of actions performed on the system.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>