The SSH client must use a FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic module (operating in FIPS mode).

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-23827	GEN005495	SV-28763r1_rule	DCNR-1	Medium

Description
Cryptographic modules used by the system must be validated by the NIST CVMP as compliant with FIPS 140-2. Cryptography performed by modules not validated is viewed by NIST as providing no protection for the data.

STIG	Date
UNIX SRG	2013-03-26

Details

Check Text ( C-29152r1_chk )
Determine if the SSH client uses a FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic module (operating in FIPS mode). If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-26163r1_fix)
Configure the SSH client to use a FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic module (operating in FIPS mode).