The SSH client must be configured to only use FIPS 140-2 approved ciphers.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22461 | GEN005510 | SV-35188r1_rule | DCNR-1 | Medium |
| Description |
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| DoD information systems are required to use FIPS 140-2 approved ciphers. SSHv2 ciphers meeting this requirement are 3DES and AES. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.31 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-01-27 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-32007r1_fix) |
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| Edit the configuration file and remove any ciphers that do not meet the following: 3des-ctr or aes-NNN-ctr (NNN=128, 192 or 256). If necessary, add the Ciphers entry with one or more of the above keyword values. |