Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-38576 | RHEL-06-000063 | SV-50377r1_rule | Medium |
Description |
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Using a stronger hashing algorithm makes password cracking attacks more difficult. |
STIG | Date |
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-06-05 |
Check Text ( C-46134r1_chk ) |
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Inspect "/etc/login.defs" and ensure the following line appears: ENCRYPT_METHOD SHA512 If it does not, this is a finding. |
Fix Text (F-43524r1_fix) |
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In "/etc/login.defs", add or correct the following line to ensure the system will use SHA-512 as the hashing algorithm: ENCRYPT_METHOD SHA512 |