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The application server must encrypt passwords during transmission.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-35318 | SRG-APP-000172-AS-000120 | SV-46605r1_rule | High |
| Description |
|---|
| Passwords need to be protected at all times and encryption is the standard method for protecting passwords during transmission. App servers have the capability to utilize either certificates (tokens) or user IDs and passwords in order to authenticate. When the AS transmits or receives passwords, the passwords must be encrypted. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Server Security Requirements Guide | 2013-01-08 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-43688r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Review AS documentation and configuration to determine if the AS enforces the requirement to encrypt passwords when they are transmitted. If the AS is not configured to meet this requirement, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-39864r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the AS to encrypt passwords for transmission. |