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4.2.10 Ensure sshd IgnoreRhosts is enabled

Information

The IgnoreRhosts parameter specifies that .rhosts and .shosts files will not be used in RhostsRSAAuthentication or HostbasedAuthentication.

Setting this parameter forces users to enter a password when authenticating with SSH.

Solution

Edit the /etc/ssh/sshd_config file to set the parameter above any Include entries as follows:

IgnoreRhosts yes

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/19044

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT, IDENTIFICATION AND AUTHENTICATION

References: 800-53|CM-1, 800-53|CM-2, 800-53|CM-6, 800-53|CM-7, 800-53|IA-5, 800-53|IA-5(1), CSCv7|4.4

Plugin: Unix

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