Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-39420 | GEN005536-ESXI5-000110 | SV-51278r2_rule | Medium |
Description |
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If other users have access to modify user-specific SSH configuration files, they may be able to log into the system as another user. |
STIG | Date |
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VMware ESXi Server 5.0 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-01-06 |
Check Text ( C-46694r2_chk ) |
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Disable lock down mode. Enable the ESXi Shell. Execute the following command(s): # grep StrictModes /etc/ssh/sshd_config If the command returns nothing, or the returned "StrictModes" attribute is set to "no", this is a finding. Re-enable lock down mode. |
Fix Text (F-44433r2_fix) |
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Disable lock down mode. Enable the ESXi Shell. Execute the following command(s): # vi /etc/ssh/sshd_config Add/modify the attribute line entry to the following (quotes for emphasis only): "StrictModes yes" Re-enable lock down mode. |