Check: GEN005523
SOLARIS 9 SPARC STIG:
GEN005523
(in version v1 r12)
Title
The SSH private host key files must have mode 0600 or less permissive. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
If an unauthorized user obtains the private SSH host key file, the host could be impersonated.
Check Content
Fix Text
Change the permissions for the SSH private host key files. # chmod 0600 /etc/ssh/*key
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-26765r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22472
Group Title: GEN005523
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000225 |
Employ the principle of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (or processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned organizational tasks. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AC-6 |
Least Privilege |