STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Oracle Linux 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 9 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

The OL 8 SSH server must be configured to use strong entropy.

DISA Rule

SV-248563r991593_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-248563

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00232

Rule Version

OL08-00-010292

Severity

CAT III

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the operating system SSH server to use strong entropy.

Add or modify the following line in the "/etc/sysconfig/sshd" file.

SSH_USE_STRONG_RNG=32

The SSH service must be restarted for changes to take effect.

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Verify the operating system SSH server uses strong entropy with the following command:

$ sudo grep -i ssh_use_strong_rng /etc/sysconfig/sshd

SSH_USE_STRONG_RNG=32

If the "SSH_USE_STRONG_RNG" line does not equal "32" or is commented out or missing, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-248563

Documentable

False

Rule Version

OL08-00-010292

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the operating system SSH server uses strong entropy with the following command:

$ sudo grep -i ssh_use_strong_rng /etc/sysconfig/sshd

SSH_USE_STRONG_RNG=32

If the "SSH_USE_STRONG_RNG" line does not equal "32" or is commented out or missing, this is a finding.

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Target Key

5416