V-203629
SV-203629r982199_rule
CAT I
The operating system must store only encrypted representations of passwords.
From: General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide (V3R3)
Description
<VulnDiscussion>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.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
Check Procedure
Verify the operating system stores only encrypted representations of passwords. If it does not, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure the operating system to store only encrypted representations of passwords.
CCI Reference
CCI-004062- Created
- 2026-04-07 20:08:16
- Last Updated
- 2026-04-07 20:08:16