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The system must use a FIPS 140-2 approved cryptographic hashing algorithm for generating account password hashes.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22303 | GEN000590 | SV-38938r1_rule | DCNR-1 IAIA-1 IAIA-2 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Systems must employ cryptographic hashes for passwords using the SHA-2 family of algorithms or FIPS 140-2 approved successors. The use of unapproved algorithms may result in weak password hashes that are more vulnerable to compromise. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 5.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-05-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-40623r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine if the system creates password hashes using a FIPS 140-2 approved cryptographic hashing algorithm by verifying the value of pwd_algorithm in /etc/security/login.cfg. # grep pwd_algorithm /etc/security/login.cfg If the system is not configured to generate password hashes using a FIPS 140-2 approved algorithm, such as SHA256 or a successor, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32002r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the system to use a FIPS 140-2 approved cryptographic hash algorithm for creating password hashes. # chsec -f /etc/security/login.cfg -s usw -a pwd_algorithm=ssha256 |