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Version

V1 · R2

CurrentPublished Fri Jul 22 2016

The system must use a FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic module (operating in FIPS mode) for generating system password hashes.

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Assessment Title

Rule Text

The system must use a FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic module (operating in FIPS mode) for generating system password hashes.

Description

Discussion Text

Cryptographic modules used by the system must be validated by the NIST CVMP as compliant with FIPS 140-2. Cryptography performed by modules not validated is viewed by NIST as providing no protection for the data.

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Objective

V-23825

Rule

SV-28761r1_rule

Severity

medium

Rule Version

GEN000588

Documentable

false

IA Controls

NIST SP 800-53

Rev 5

Assessment Procedure

Check Text

Determine if the system uses a FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic module (operating in FIPS mode) for generating system password hashes. The NIST CVMP web site provides a list of validated modules and the required security policies for the compliant use of such modules. Verify the module is on this list and configured in accordance with the validated security policy.

If the system does not use a FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic module (operating in FIPS mode) for generating system password hashes, this is a finding.

Implementation Procedure

Fix Text

Configure the system to use a FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic module (operating in FIPS mode) for generating system password hashes.

STIG check 398 of 630 in the VMware ESX 3 Server STIG checklist

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