CCE-95021-2Platform: cpe:/o:debian:debian_linux:11.x, cpe:/o:ubuntu:ubuntu_linux:20.04, cpe:/o:ubuntu:ubuntu_linux:22.04, cpe:/o:ubuntu:ubuntu_linux:23.04 | Date: (C)2020-10-15 (M)2023-09-01 |
The IgnoreRhosts parameter specifies that .rhosts and .shosts files will not be used in RhostsRSAAuthentication or HostbasedAuthentication.
Rationale:
Setting this parameter forces users to enter a password when authenticating with ssh.
Fix:
Edit the /etc/ssh/sshd_config file to set the parameter as follows:
IgnoreRhosts yes
Parameter:
[enable/disable]
Technical Mechanism:
Edit the /etc/ssh/sshd_config file to set the parameter as follows:
IgnoreRhosts yes
CCSS Severity: | CCSS Metrics: |
CCSS Score : 8.1 | Attack Vector: NETWORK |
Exploit Score: 2.2 | Attack Complexity: HIGH |
Impact Score: 5.9 | Privileges Required: NONE |
Severity: HIGH | User Interaction: NONE |
Vector: AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H | Scope: UNCHANGED |
| Confidentiality: HIGH |
| Integrity: HIGH |
| Availability: HIGH |
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References: Resource Id | Reference |
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SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:92345 |
SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:85099 |
SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:87332 |
SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:66005 |