Puzzled by default settings in sshd_conf

[NoOp]

On 07/10/2009 01:04 PM, Siggy Brentrup wrote:
> Hi list,
> 
> after installing rkhunter on my 9.04 box I was quite upset to be
> informed that 'PermitRootLogin yes' was set in sshd_conf.
> The relevant portion of rkhunter.log is attached.
> 
> This system was installed from the 8.04 live CD and upgraded to 9.04
> via 8.10.  In never advertently touched sshd_conf.
> 
> On my other (Debian lenny) boxes 'PermitRootLogin no' is set.
> 
> Should I file a bug report?

You can, but one has already been filed (and rejected):
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/openssh/+bug/45416
[PermitRootLogin]
Note the duplicates. Also:
https://launchpad.net/+search?field.text=PermitRootLogin
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/StricterDefaults