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The SSH daemon must be configured to only use the SSHv2 protocol.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4295 | GEN005500 | SV-37818r2_rule | High |
| Description |
|---|
| SSHv1 is not a DoD-approved protocol and has many well-known vulnerability exploits. Exploits of the SSH daemon could provide immediate root access to the system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-12-16 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37020r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Locate the sshd_config file: # more /etc/ssh/sshd_config Examine the file. If the variables 'Protocol 2,1' or 'Protocol 1' are defined on a line without a leading comment, this is a finding. If the SSH server is F-Secure, the variable name for SSH 1 compatibility is 'Ssh1Compatibility', not 'protocol'. If the variable 'Ssh1Compatiblity' is set to 'yes', then this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32288r2_fix) |
|---|
| Edit the sshd_config file and set the "Protocol" setting to "2". If using the F-Secure SSH server, set the "Ssh1Compatibility" setting to "no". Restart the SSH daemon. # /sbin/service sshd restart |