Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-22473 | GEN005524 | SV-35066r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
Description |
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GSSAPI authentication is used to provide additional authentication mechanisms to applications. Allowing GSSAPI authentication through SSH exposes the system’s GSSAPI to remote hosts, increasing the attack surface of the system. GSSAPI authentication must be disabled unless needed. |
STIG | Date |
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HP-UX 11.23 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-12-11 |
Check Text ( None ) |
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None |
Fix Text (F-30238r1_fix) |
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Edit the SSH daemon configuration and delete the keyword entry or modify the entry as follows: GSSAPIAuthentication no |