Systems must employ cryptographic hashes for passwords using the SHA-2 family of algorithms or FIPS 140-2 approved successors.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-48243 | SOL-11.1-040130 | SV-61115r2_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Cryptographic hashes provide quick password authentication while not actually storing the password. |
| STIG | Date |
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| Solaris 11 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-01-27 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-51851r1_fix) |
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| The root role is required. Configure the system to disallow the use of UNIX encryption and enable SHA256 as the default encryption hash. # pfedit /etc/security/policy.conf Check that the lines: CRYPT_DEFAULT=5 CRYPT_ALOGRITHMS_ALLOW=5,6 exist and are not commented out. |