| # 5.2.6 Ensure SSH IgnoreRhosts is enabled (Scored) |
| # |
| # Profile Applicability |
| # --------------------- |
| # - Level 1 - Server |
| # - Level 1 - Workstation |
| # |
| # Description |
| # ----------- |
| # 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. |
| # |
| # Audit |
| # ----- |
| # Run the following command and verify that output matches: |
| # |
| # # grep "^IgnoreRhosts" /etc/ssh/sshd_config |
| # IgnoreRhosts yes |
| # |
| # Remediation |
| # ----------- |
| # Edit the /etc/ssh/sshd_config file to set the parameter as follows: |
| # |
| # IgnoreRhosts yes |
| |
| parameter: |
| openssh: |
| server: |
| ignore_rhosts: True |
| |