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V-217404

CAT II (Medium)

The BIG-IP appliance must only store encrypted representations of passwords.

Rule ID

SV-217404r984103_rule

STIG

F5 BIG-IP Device Management Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V2R4

CCIs

CCI-000196

Discussion

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. Network devices must enforce password encryption using an approved cryptographic hash function, when storing passwords.

Check Content

Verify the BIG-IP appliance is configured to use a properly configured authentication server that enforces password encryption for storage.

Navigate to the BIG-IP System manager >> System >> Users >> Authentication.

Verify "Authentication: User Directory" is configured for an approved remote authentication server that only stores encrypted representations of passwords.

If the BIG-IP appliance is not configured to use a properly configured authentication server that stores encrypted representations of passwords, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the BIG-IP appliance to use a properly configured authentication server that only stores encrypted representations of passwords.