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XCCDF
Solaris 11 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-OS-000480
The system must require passwords to change the boot device settings. (SPARC)
The system must require passwords to change the boot device settings. (SPARC)
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The system must require passwords to change the boot device settings. (SPARC)
Low Severity
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