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The Photon operating system must configure sshd to use approved encryption algorithms.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-256486 | PHTN-30-000009 | SV-256486r887132_rule | Low |
| Description |
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| Without confidentiality protection mechanisms, unauthorized individuals may gain access to sensitive information via a remote access session. OpenSSH on the Photon operating system is compiled with a FIPS-validated cryptographic module. The "FipsMode" setting controls whether this module is initialized and used in FIPS 140-2 mode. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000033-GPOS-00014, SRG-OS-000393-GPOS-00173, SRG-OS-000396-GPOS-00176, SRG-OS-000250-GPOS-00093, SRG-OS-000423-GPOS-00187 |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware vSphere 7.0 vCenter Appliance Photon OS Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-02-21 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-60161r887130_chk ) |
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| At the command line, run the following command: # sshd -T|&grep -i FipsMode Expected result: FipsMode yes If the output does not match the expected result, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-60104r887131_fix) |
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| Navigate to and open: /etc/ssh/sshd_config Ensure the "FipsMode" line is uncommented and set to the following: FipsMode yes At the command line, run the following command: # systemctl restart sshd.service |