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The SSH daemon must be configured to only use FIPS 140-2 approved ciphers.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22458 | GEN005505 | SV-26751r1_rule | DCNR-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| DoD information systems are required to use FIPS 140-2 approved ciphers. SSHv2 ciphers meeting this requirement are 3DES and AES. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESX 3 Server | 2016-05-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-27760r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the SSH daemon configuration for allowed ciphers. # grep -i ciphers /etc/ssh/sshd_config | grep -v '^#' If no lines are returned, or the returned ciphers list contains any cipher not starting with 3des or aes, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-24001r2_fix) |
|---|
| Edit /etc/ssh/sshd_config and add or edit the "Ciphers" line. Only include ciphers that start with "3des" or "aes" and do not contain "cbc". For the list of available ciphers for the particular version of your software, consult the sshd_config manpage. Restart the SSH daemon. |