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Ensure Authentication Required for Single User Mode

An XCCDF Rule

Description

Single user mode is used for recovery when the system detects an issue during boot or by manual selection from the bootloader.

Rationale

Requiring authentication in single user mode prevents an unauthorized user from rebooting the system into single user to gain root privileges without credentials.

ID
xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_ensure_root_password_configured
Severity
Medium
References
Updated