Check: RHEL-09-255020
RHEL 9 STIG:
RHEL-09-255020
(in versions v1 r3 through v1 r1)
Title
RHEL 9 must have the openssh-clients package installed. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
This package includes utilities to make encrypted connections and transfer files securely to SSH servers.
Check Content
Verify that RHEL 9 has the openssh-clients package installed with the following command: $ sudo dnf list --installed openssh-clients Example output: openssh-clients.x86_64 8.7p1-8.el9 If the "openssh-clients" package is not installed, this is a finding.
Fix Text
The openssh-clients package can be installed with the following command: $ sudo dnf install openssh-clients
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-257980r928960_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-257980
Group Title: SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| CM-6 |
Configuration Settings |