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The SSH private host key files must have mode 0600 or less permissive.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-22472 GEN005523 SV-26765r1_rule ECLP-1 Medium
Description
If an unauthorized user obtains the private SSH host key file, the host could be impersonated.
STIG Date
Solaris 10 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-06-27

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-24015r1_fix)
Change the permissions for the SSH private host key files.
# chmod 0600 /etc/ssh/*key