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Oracle Linux 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-OS-000073-GPOS-00041
The Oracle Linux operating system must be configured so that user and group account administration utilities are configured to store only encrypted representations of passwords.
The Oracle Linux operating system must be configured so that user and group account administration utilities are configured to store only encrypted representations of passwords. An XCCDF Rule
The Oracle Linux operating system must be configured so that user and group account administration utilities are configured to store only encrypted representations of passwords.
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. Passwords encrypted with a weak algorithm are no more protected than if they are kept in plain text.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>