The password hashes stored on the system must have been generated using a FIPS 140-2 approved cryptographic hashing algorithm.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22304 | GEN000595 | SV-26316r2_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 more vulnerable to compromise. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-07-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-31221r1_fix) |
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| Change the passwords for all accounts using non-compliant password hashes. (This requires GEN000590 is already met.) |