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The network element must not allow SSH Version 1 to be used for administrative access.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-14717 | NET1647 | SV-15459r2_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| SSH Version 1 is a protocol that has never been defined in a standard. Since SSH-1 has inherent design flaws which make it vulnerable to attacks, e.g., man-in-the-middle attacks, it is now generally considered obsolete and should be avoided by explicitly disabling fallback to SSH-1. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Layer 2 Switch Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-10-08 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-12924r6_chk ) |
|---|
| Review the configuration and verify SSH Version 1 is not being used for administrative access. |
| Fix Text (F-14184r3_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the network element to use SSH version 2. |