There must be no ".shosts" files on the OL 8 operating system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-248598 | OL08-00-010470 | SV-248598r779360_rule | High |
| Description |
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| The ".shosts" files are used to configure host-based authentication for individual users or the system via SSH. Host-based authentication is not sufficient for preventing unauthorized access to the system, as it does not require interactive identification and authentication of a connection request, or for the use of two-factor authentication. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-12-06 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-52032r779358_chk ) |
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| Verify there are no ".shosts" files on OL 8 with the following command: $ sudo find / -name '*.shosts' If any ".shosts" files are found, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-51986r779359_fix) |
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| Remove any found ".shosts" files from the system. $ sudo rm /[path]/[to]/[file]/.shosts |