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Small SSH RSA Key

high Nessus Plugin ID 57620

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Synopsis

The SSH server is running on the remote host has an overly small public key.

Description

The remote SSH daemon has a small key size, which is insecure. Given current technology, it should be 1024 bits at a minimum.

Solution

Generate a new, larger key for the service.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 57620

File Name: ssh_key_size.nasl

Version: 1.11

Type: remote

Family: General

Published: 1/25/2012

Updated: 6/12/2020

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 9.3

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 8.1

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Vulnerability Information

Excluded KB Items: global_settings/supplied_logins_only