STIGQter: STIG Summary: SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro (SLEM) 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 4 Benchmark Date: 01 Apr 2026:

SLEM 5 must have SSH installed to protect the confidentiality and integrity of transmitted information.

DISA Rule

SV-261327r996450_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-261327

Group Title

SRG-OS-000423-GPOS-00187

Rule Version

SLEM-05-255010

Severity

CAT I

CCI(s)

• CCI-002418 - Protect the confidentiality and/or integrity of transmitted information.
• CCI-001941 - Implement replay-resistant authentication mechanisms for access to privileged accounts and/or non-privileged accounts.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Install the "openssh" package on SLEM 5 with the following command:

> sudo transactional-update pkg install openssh

Reboot the system for the changes to take effect:

> sudo reboot

Check Contents

Verify the SSH package is installed by using the following command:

> zypper info openssh | grep -i installed
Name : openssh
Version : 8.4p1-3.9.1
Arch : X86_64
Vendor : SUSE LLC <https://www.suse.com>
Installed Size : 0 B
Installed : Yes
Status : up-to-date

If the "openssh" package is not installed, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-261327

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SLEM-05-255010

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the SSH package is installed by using the following command:

> zypper info openssh | grep -i installed
Name : openssh
Version : 8.4p1-3.9.1
Arch : X86_64
Vendor : SUSE LLC <https://www.suse.com>
Installed Size : 0 B
Installed : Yes
Status : up-to-date

If the "openssh" package is not installed, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5596