Verify the SSH Private Key Files Have a Passcode
An XCCDF Rule
Description
When creating SSH key pairs, always use a passcode.
You can create such keys with the following command:
$ sudo ssh-keygen -n [passphrase]Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, for certificate-based authentication, must enforce authorized access to the corresponding private key.
Rationale
If an unauthorized user obtains access to a private key without a passcode, that user would have unauthorized access to any system where the associated public key has been installed.
- ID
- xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_ssh_keys_passphrase_protected
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated