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The SSH client must not permit GSSAPI authentication unless needed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22474 | GEN005525 | SV-37868r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| GSSAPI authentication is used to provide additional authentication mechanisms to applications. Allowing GSSAPI authentication through SSH exposes the system’s GSSAPI to remote hosts, increasing the attack surface of the system. GSSAPI authentication must be disabled unless needed. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-05-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37084r1_chk ) |
|---|
| The default setting for GSSAPIAuthentication is "no" . Check for a change from the default. # grep -i GSSAPIAuthentication /etc/ssh/ssh_config | grep -v '^#' If the setting is "yes" this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32356r1_fix) |
|---|
| Edit the SSH client configuration and set the GSSAPIAuthentication" directive set to "no". |