AAA Services must be configured to encrypt transmitted credentials using a FIPS-validated cryptographic module.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-80915	SRG-APP-000172-AAA-000520	SV-95625r1_rule		High

Description
Passwords need to be protected at all times and encryption is the standard method for protecting passwords. If passwords are not encrypted, they can be plainly read (i.e., clear text) and easily compromised. AAA Services can accomplish this by making direct function calls to encryption modules or by leveraging operating system encryption capabilities.

STIG	Date
Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting Services (AAA) Security Requirements Guide	2018-10-01

Details

Check Text ( C-80653r1_chk )
Where passwords are used, verify AAA Services are configured to encrypt transmitted credentials using a FIPS-validated cryptographic module. AAA Services may leverage the capability of an operating system or purpose-built module for this purpose. If AAA Services are not configured to encrypt transmitted credentials using a FIPS-validated cryptographic module, this is a finding. Note: FIPS-validated cryptographic modules are listed on the NIST Cryptographic Module Validation Program's (CMVP) validation list.

Check Text ( C-80653r1_chk )

Where passwords are used, verify AAA Services are configured to encrypt transmitted credentials using a FIPS-validated cryptographic module. AAA Services may leverage the capability of an operating system or purpose-built module for this purpose.

If AAA Services are not configured to encrypt transmitted credentials using a FIPS-validated cryptographic module, this is a finding.

Note: FIPS-validated cryptographic modules are listed on the NIST Cryptographic Module Validation Program's (CMVP) validation list.

Fix Text (F-87771r1_fix)
Configure AAA Services to encrypt transmitted credentials using a FIPS-validated cryptographic module.