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Description |
Some system administrators issue user accounts that end up never being used. A strong user account policy will make periodic checks for such accounts and delete them. These accounts can be a security concern as they provide an attacker with a significant advantage in brute force attacks. As users log onto a system, there is typically a message indicating where the last login was from, and/or how many failed login attempts there were before authenticating. If a user notices hundreds or thousands of failed login attempts, they can warn the administrator of suspicious activity. If a user account exists but is not used by anyone, such attacks may go unnoticed. As such, it is ideal if unused accounts or not only locked out, but deleted completely.
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Classification |
Location:
Local Access Required,
Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type:
Authentication Management
Impact:
Loss of Confidentiality,
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Available
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
OSVDB:
Best Practice
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Solution |
Administrators should maintain a strong user account policy which includes deleting unused accounts.
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