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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-OS-000073-GPOS-00041
RHEL 8 must employ FIPS 140-2 approved cryptographic hashing algorithms for all stored passwords.
RHEL 8 must employ FIPS 140-2 approved cryptographic hashing algorithms for all stored passwords.
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RHEL 8 must employ FIPS 140-2 approved cryptographic hashing algorithms for all stored passwords.
Medium Severity
<VulnDiscussion>The system must use a strong hashing algorithm to store the password. 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>