Check: GEN005522
Solaris 10 SPARC STIG:
GEN005522
(in versions v2 r4 through v1 r19)
Title
The SSH public host key files must have mode 0644 or less permissive. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
If a public host key file is modified by an unauthorized user, the SSH service may be compromised.
Check Content
Check the permissions for SSH public host key files. # ls -lL /etc/ssh/*key.pub If any file has a mode more permissive than 0644, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the permissions for the SSH public host key files. # chmod 0644 /etc/ssh/*key.pub
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-226993r603265_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-226993
Group Title: SRG-OS-000480
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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 |