GEN005507 - The SSH daemon must be configured to only use Message Authentication Codes (MACs) employing FIPS 140-2 approved cryptographic hash algorithms.

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Information

DoD information systems are required to use FIPS 140-2 approved cryptographic hash functions.

Satisfies: SRG-OS-000250, SRG-OS-000495, SRG-OS-000500

Solution

Edit the SSH daemon configuration and remove any MACs that are not hmac-sha1 or a better hmac algorithm that is on the FIPS 140-2 approved list. If necessary, add a MACs line.

See Also

https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_SOL_10_x86_V2R2_STIG.zip

Item Details

Category: SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATIONS PROTECTION

References: 800-53|SC-13, CAT|II, CCI|CCI-001453, Rule-ID|SV-227895r603266_rule, STIG-ID|GEN005507, STIG-Legacy|SV-26753, STIG-Legacy|V-22460, Vuln-ID|V-227895

Plugin: Unix

Control ID: 9c98ffdd66f3db3e51a2710acb8781dc46695b82819cf356b81a485f93b75fb5