The ESXi host SSH daemon must perform strict mode checking of home directory configuration files.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-207621 | ESXI-65-000020 | SV-207621r388482_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| If other users have access to modify user-specific SSH configuration files, they may be able to log into the system as another user. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware vSphere 6.5 ESXi Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-09-22 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-7876r364262_chk ) |
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| From an SSH session connected to the ESXi host, or from the ESXi shell, run the following command: # grep -i "^StrictModes" /etc/ssh/sshd_config If there is no output or the output is not exactly "StrictModes yes", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-7876r364263_fix) |
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| From an SSH session connected to the ESXi host, or from the ESXi shell, add or correct the following line in "/etc/ssh/sshd_config": StrictModes yes |