The SSH daemon must not permit user environment settings.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-38616 | RHEL-06-000241 | SV-50417r1_rule | Low |
| Description |
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| SSH environment options potentially allow users to bypass access restriction in some configurations. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-06-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-43565r1_fix) |
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| To ensure users are not able to present environment options to the SSH daemon, add or correct the following line in "/etc/ssh/sshd_config": PermitUserEnvironment no |