Blank lines in password file could cause system operation problems
| passwd-blank (774) |  Low Risk |
Description:
The "Blank Lines In Password File" check searches for blank lines in the system password file. Blank lines in the password file could cause problems with normal system operation. Also, blank lines could be a result of clumsy editing of the password file, perhaps by attackers.
Platforms Affected:
- Various vendors, Unix
Remedy:
The blank lines should be removed from the /etc/passwd file.
Consequences:
Other
References:
- CVE-1999-0502: A Unix account has a default, null, blank, or missing password.
Reported:
Not available
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