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There must be no shosts.equiv files on the RHEL 8 operating system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-230283 | RHEL-08-010460 | SV-230283r627750_rule | High |
| Description |
|---|
| The "shosts.equiv" files are used to configure host-based authentication for the system via SSH. Host-based authentication is not sufficient for preventing unauthorized access to the system, as it does not require interactive identification and authentication of a connection request, or for the use of two-factor authentication. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-12-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-32952r567595_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify there are no "shosts.equiv" files on RHEL 8 with the following command: $ sudo find / -name shosts.equiv If a "shosts.equiv" file is found, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32927r567596_fix) |
|---|
| Remove any found "shosts.equiv" files from the system. $ sudo rm /etc/ssh/shosts.equiv |