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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-35262r1_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
HP-UX 11.23 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2012-05-25

Details

Check Text ( C-29094r1_chk )
Determine if the system creates password hashes using a FIPS 140-2 approved cryptographic hashing algorithm. Consult OS documentation to determine the necessary configuration settings. If the system is not configured to generate password hashes using a FIPS 140-2 approved algorithm, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-26093r1_fix)
Configure the system to use a FIPS 140-2 approved cryptographic hash algorithm for creating password hashes.