Oracle Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide

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Severity

Version

V2 · R7

CurrentPublished Thu Jan 26 2023

The system must use a FIPS 140-2 approved cryptographic hashing algorithm for generating account password hashes (login.defs).

Oracle Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Assessment Title

Rule Text

The system must use a FIPS 140-2 approved cryptographic hashing algorithm for generating account password hashes (login.defs).

Description

Discussion Text

Using a stronger hashing algorithm makes password cracking attacks more difficult.

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Objective

V-208838

Rule

SV-208838r793623_rule

Severity

medium

Rule Version

OL6-00-000063

Documentable

false

IA Controls

NIST SP 800-53

Rev 5

Assessment Procedure

Check Text

Inspect "/etc/login.defs" and ensure the following line appears: 

ENCRYPT_METHOD SHA512

If it does not, this is a finding.

Implementation Procedure

Fix Text

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

STIG check 46 of 267 in the Oracle Linux 6 STIG checklist

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