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The SSH daemon must perform strict mode checking of home directory configuration files.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22485 | GEN005536 | SV-40720r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If other users have access to modify user-specific SSH configuration files, they may be able to log into the system as another user. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 5.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-05-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-39451r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the SSH daemon configuration for the StrictModes setting. # grep -i StrictModes /etc/ssh/sshd_config | grep -v '^#' If the setting is present and set to "no", this is a finding. If the setting is not present or is set to "yes", this is not a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-34579r1_fix) |
|---|
| Edit the /etc/sshd/sshd_config file and remove the StrictModes setting or change the value of the StrictModes setting to "yes". |