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Oracle Linux 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • OL 8 must encrypt all stored passwords with a FIPS 140-2 approved cryptographic hashing algorithm.

    <VulnDiscussion>Passwords need to be protected at all times, and encryption is the standard method for protecting passwords. If passwords are...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000073-GPOS-00041

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    Group
  • OL 8 must employ FIPS 140-2 approved cryptographic hashing algorithms for all stored passwords.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The system must use a strong hashing algorithm to store the password. Passwords need to be protected at all times, and enc...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000073-GPOS-00041

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The OL 8 shadow password suite must be configured to use a sufficient number of hashing rounds.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The system must use a strong hashing algorithm to store the password. The system must use a sufficient number of hashing roun...
    Rule Medium Severity

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