The SSH daemon must set a timeout count on idle sessions.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-38610 | RHEL-06-000231 | SV-50411r1_rule | Low |
| Description |
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| This ensures a user login will be terminated as soon as the "ClientAliveCountMax" is reached. |
| STIG | Date |
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| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-09-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-43558r1_fix) |
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| To ensure the SSH idle timeout occurs precisely when the "ClientAliveCountMax" is set, edit "/etc/ssh/sshd_config" as follows: ClientAliveCountMax 0 |