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The VMM must store only encrypted representations of passwords.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-207376 SRG-OS-000073-VMM-000400 SV-207376r984199_rule Medium
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.
STIG Date
Virtual Machine Manager Security Requirements Guide 2024-05-28

Details

Check Text ( C-7633r365538_chk )
Verify the VMM stores only encrypted representations of passwords.

If it does not, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-7633r365539_fix)
Configure the VMM to store only encrypted representations of passwords.