STIGQter: STIG Summary: VMware vSphere 6.7 Photon OS Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 1 Benchmark Date: 09 Mar 2021:

The Photon operating system must configure sshd with a specific ListenAddress.

DISA Rule

SV-239126r675186_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-239126

Group Title

SRG-OS-000297-GPOS-00115

Rule Version

PHTN-67-000055

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-002314 - The information system controls remote access methods.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Open /etc/ssh/sshd_config with a text editor.

Ensure that the "ListenAddress" line is uncommented and set to a valid local IP:

Example:

ListenAddress 169.254.1.2

Replace "169.254.1.2" with the management address of the VCSA.

At the command line, execute the following command:

# service sshd reload

Check Contents

At the command line, execute the following command:

# sshd -T|&grep -i ListenAddress

If the ListenAddress is not configured to the VCSA management IP, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-239126

Documentable

False

Rule Version

PHTN-67-000055

Severity Override Guidance

At the command line, execute the following command:

# sshd -T|&grep -i ListenAddress

If the ListenAddress is not configured to the VCSA management IP, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5323

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