The SSH private host key files must have mode 0600 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-227901 | GEN005523 | SV-227901r603266_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| 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 | 2022-09-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-30063r490108_chk ) |
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| Check the permissions for SSH private host key files. # ls -lL /etc/ssh/*key If any file has a mode more permissive than 0600, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-30051r490109_fix) |
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| Change the permissions for the SSH private host key files. # chmod 0600 /etc/ssh/*key |