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XCCDF
Juniper SRX SG NDM Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-APP-000172-NDM-000259
SRG-APP-000172-NDM-000259
An XCCDF Group - A logical subset of the XCCDF Benchmark
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SRG-APP-000172-NDM-000259
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For local accounts using password authentication (i.e., the root account and the account of last resort) the Juniper SRX Services Gateway must use the SHA1 or later protocol for password authentication.
Medium Severity
<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. The password format command is an optional command that specifies the hash algorithm used for authenticating passwords. The options are MD5, SHA1, or DES. SHA1 is recommended because it is a FIPS-approved algorithm and provides stronger security.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>