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The SSH daemon must be configured to only use the SSHv2 protocol.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-4295 GEN005500 SV-39817r1_rule DCPP-1 ECSC-1 High
Description
SSHv1 is not a DoD-approved protocol and has many well-known vulnerability exploits. Exploits of the SSH daemon could provide immediate root access to the system.
STIG Date
SOLARIS 10 X86 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE 2015-09-17

Details

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Fix Text (F-34272r1_fix)
Edit the configuration file and modify the Protocol line to look like:

Protocol 2

Reload sshd:
kill -HUP