How to disable Remote Root Login from XDMCP in RHEL 6?

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Issue

  • I have a RHEL 6 server with XDMCP enabled for remote desktop connection.
  • How do I disable remote root login from XDMCP in RHEL 6?
  • AllowRemoteRoot=false option in gdm configuration is not working in RHEL6

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
  • gdm

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