STIGQter: STIG Summary: Cloud Linux AlmaLinux OS 9 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 7 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

For PKI-based authentication, AlmaLinux OS 9 must enforce authorized access to the corresponding private key.

DISA Rule

SV-269410r1050293_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-269410

Group Title

SRG-OS-000067-GPOS-00035

Rule Version

ALMA-09-038850

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000186 - For public key-based authentication, enforce authorized access to the corresponding private key.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Create a new private and public key pair that uses a passcode, as the correct user, with the following command:

$ ssh-keygen -n [passphrase]

Check Contents

Verify the SSH private key files have a passcode.

For each private key stored on the system, use the following command:

$ ssh-keygen -y -f /path/to/file

If the contents of the key are displayed, instead of a passphrase prompt, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-269410

Documentable

False

Rule Version

ALMA-09-038850

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the SSH private key files have a passcode.

For each private key stored on the system, use the following command:

$ ssh-keygen -y -f /path/to/file

If the contents of the key are displayed, instead of a passphrase prompt, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5664