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The SSH client must be configured to only use Message Authentication Codes (MACs) employing FIPS 140-2 approved cryptographic hash algorithms.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-22463 GEN005512 SV-37836r2_rule Medium
Description
DoD information systems are required to use FIPS 140-2 approved cryptographic hash functions.
STIG Date
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2017-01-27

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-32301r2_fix)
Edit the SSH client configuration and remove any MACs that are not hmac-sha1 or a better hmac algorithm that is on the FIPS 140-2 approved list. If necessary, add a MACs line.