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The SSH public host key files must have mode 0644 or less permissive.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-22471 GEN005522 SV-26764r1_rule ECLP-1 Medium
Description
If a public host key file is modified by an unauthorized user, the SSH service may be compromised.
STIG Date
SOLARIS 10 SPARC SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE 2017-01-27

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-24014r1_fix)
Change the permissions for the SSH public host key files.
# chmod 0644 /etc/ssh/*key.pub