There must be no .shosts files on the SUSE operating system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-217141 | SLES-12-010400 | SV-217141r603262_rule | High |
| Description |
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| The .shosts files are used to configure host-based authentication for individual users or 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 |
|---|---|
| SLES 12 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-12-06 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-18369r369579_chk ) |
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| Verify there are no ".shosts" files on the SUSE operating system. Check the system for the existence of these files with the following command: # find / -name '.shosts' If any ".shosts" files are found on the system, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-18367r369580_fix) |
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| Remove any ".shosts" files found on the SUSE operating system. # rm /[path]/[to]/[file]/.shosts |