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V-207376

CAT II (Medium)

The VMM must store only encrypted representations of passwords.

Rule ID

SV-207376r984199_rule

STIG

Virtual Machine Manager Security Requirements Guide

Version

V2R3

CCIs

CCI-004062

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.

Check Content

Verify the VMM stores only encrypted representations of passwords.

If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the VMM to store only encrypted representations of passwords.