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Code [root001w]

The indicated file allows remote (i.e., other than system console). root logins for telnet and other services. For /etc/default/login, be sure that the line "CONSOLE=/dev/console" exists. For /etc/securetty, be sure that there are no ttyp entries.












Code [root002w]

The indicated /etc/ftpusers file allows remote root ftp logins. The entry "root" should be added to this file.












Code [root003w]

The root user should not have the message capability turned on. This could lead to inadvertent modification of files with the root user is logged in.