STIGQter: STIG Summary: Amazon Linux 2023 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 4 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

Amazon Linux 2023, for PKI-based authentication, must enforce authorized access to the corresponding private key.

DISA Rule

SV-274064r1120180_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-274064

Group Title

SRG-OS-000067-GPOS-00035

Rule Version

AZLX-23-001315

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

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

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure Amazon Linux 2023 SSH private key files to have a passcode.

Create a new private and public key pair that utilizes a passcode with the following command:

$ sudo ssh-keygen -n [passphrase]

Check Contents

Verify Amazon Linux 2023 SSH private key files have a passcode.

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

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

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

Vulnerability Number

V-274064

Documentable

False

Rule Version

AZLX-23-001315

Severity Override Guidance

Verify Amazon Linux 2023 SSH private key files have a passcode.

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

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

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

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5700