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The SSH daemon must be configured with the Department of Defense (DoD) login banner.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-38615 | RHEL-06-000240 | SV-50416r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The warning message reinforces policy awareness during the logon process and facilitates possible legal action against attackers. Alternatively, systems whose ownership should not be obvious should ensure usage of a banner that does not provide easy attribution. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-04-28 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-43563r1_fix) |
|---|
| To enable the warning banner and ensure it is consistent across the system, add or correct the following line in "/etc/ssh/sshd_config": Banner /etc/issue Another section contains information on how to create an appropriate system-wide warning banner. |