Check: OL6-00-000021
Oracle Linux 6 STIG:
OL6-00-000021
(in versions v2 r7 through v1 r18)
Title
The Oracle Linux operating system must not contain .shosts or shosts.equiv files. (Cat I impact)
Discussion
The .shosts and shosts.equiv files are used to configure host-based authentication for the system via SSH. Host-based authentication is not sufficient for preventing unauthorized access to the system, as it does not require interactive identification and authentication of a connection request, or for the use of two-factor authentication.
Check Content
Verify there are no ".shosts" or "shosts.equiv" files on the system. # find / -name '*.shosts' # find / -name shosts.equiv If any ".shosts" or "shosts.equiv" files are found on the system, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Remove any found ".shosts" or "shosts.equiv" files from the system. # rm /[path]/[to]/[file]/.shosts # rm /[path]/[to]/[file]/shosts.equiv
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-219957r793847_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-219957
Group Title: SRG-OS-000480
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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CM-6 |
Configuration Settings |