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0022-sshd-restart-sshd Service Restarted


Rule ID

  • 0022-sshd-restart

Category

  • system

Level

  • critical

Compatible Versions

  • Linux

Description

  • Monitor the restart of the sshd service.

Scan Frequency

  • disable

Theoretical Basis

  • In Linux system operations, it is often necessary to connect to other hosts. The service for connecting to other hosts is openssh-server, which allows remote hosts to access the sshd service via the network. If the sshd service has been restarted, it may have been maliciously modified.

Risk Items

  • Hacker penetration

  • Data leakage

  • Network security

  • Mining risk

  • Botnet risk

Audit Method

  • Verify that the sshd service on the host has been restarted. You can run the following command to verify:
systemctl status sshd

Remediation

  • If the sshd service has been restarted, check all configuration files under /etc/ssh. Carefully examine the host environment to ensure it has not been compromised and change the host user passwords.

Impact

  • None

Default Value

  • None

References

  • None

CIS Controls

  • None

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