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/etc/sshd_config - Protocol version must be securely configured.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-25275 | OSX00175 M6 | SV-37209r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Restricts OpenSSH so it uses only SSH Protocol 2. This should be set for all SSH methods of authenticating. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-04-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-35900r1_chk ) |
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| 1. Open a terminal session and enter the following command. more /etc/sshd_config 2. Ensure the value Protocol is set to "2". If the value Protocol is not set to "2", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31158r1_fix) |
|---|
| 1. Open a terminal session and enter the following command. sudo pico /etc/sshd_config 2. Edit the value "Protocol" and set it to "2". 3. Save the file. |