Check: GEN005522
SOLARIS 9 SPARC STIG:
GEN005522
(in version v1 r12)
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
Fix Text
Change the permissions for the SSH public host key files. # chmod 0644 /etc/ssh/*key.pub
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-26764r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22471
Group Title: GEN005522
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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 |