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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 | ECSC-1 DCPP-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 9 SPARC SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE | 2015-10-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-38688r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the SSH daemon configuration for allowed protocol versions. # grep -i protocol /etc/ssh/sshd_config | grep -v '^#' If the variables Protocol 2,1 or Protocol 1 are defined on a line without a leading comment, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-34272r1_fix) |
|---|
| Edit the configuration file and modify the Protocol line to look like: Protocol 2 Reload sshd: kill -HUP |