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The SSH daemon must set a timeout count on idle sessions.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-217997 | RHEL-06-000231 | SV-217997r505923_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| This ensures a user login will be terminated as soon as the "ClientAliveCountMax" is reached. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-09-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-19478r377006_chk ) |
|---|
| To ensure the SSH idle timeout will occur when the "ClientAliveCountMax" is set, run the following command: # grep ClientAliveCountMax /etc/ssh/sshd_config If properly configured, output should be: ClientAliveCountMax 0 If it is not, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-19476r377007_fix) |
|---|
| To ensure the SSH idle timeout occurs precisely when the "ClientAliveCountMax" is set, edit "/etc/ssh/sshd_config" as follows: ClientAliveCountMax 0 |