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Small SSH RSA Key
high Nessus Plugin ID 57620
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Synopsis
The SSH server is running on the remote host has an overly small public key.Description
The remote SSH daemon has a small key size, which is insecure. Given current technology, it should be 1024 bits at a minimum.Solution
Generate a new, larger key for the service.Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 57620
File Name: ssh_key_size.nasl
Version: 1.11
Type: remote
Family: General
Published: 1/25/2012
Updated: 6/12/2020
Supported Sensors: Nessus
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Excluded KB Items: global_settings/supplied_logins_only