NixOS must not allow an unattended or automatic login to the system via the console.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
Failure to restrict system access via the console to authenticated users negatively impacts operating system security.
- ID
- SV-268172r1039586_rule
- Version
- ANIX-00-001880
- Severity
- High
- References
- Updated
Remediation Templates
A Manual Procedure
Configure the operating system to not allow an unattended or automatic login to the system via the console.
Note: Once set, the system must be rebooted for any changes to apply.
Add or update the following configuration in /etc/nixos/configuration.nix: