CCE-94512-1Platform: cpe:/o:oracle:linux:8, cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:8, cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:9 | Date: (C)2019-11-07 (M)2023-07-04 |
In '/etc/login.defs', add or correct the following line to ensure
the system will use SHA-512 as the hashing algorithm:
'ENCRYPT_METHOD SHA512'
Parameter:
[pass_hash_SHA-512/pass_hash_SHA-256]
Technical Mechanism:
Using a stronger hashing algorithm makes password cracking attacks more difficult.
CCSS Severity: | CCSS Metrics: |
CCSS Score : 8.1 | Attack Vector: NETWORK |
Exploit Score: 2.2 | Attack Complexity: HIGH |
Impact Score: 5.9 | Privileges Required: NONE |
Severity: HIGH | User Interaction: NONE |
Vector: AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H | Scope: UNCHANGED |
| Confidentiality: HIGH |
| Integrity: HIGH |
| Availability: HIGH |
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References: Resource Id | Reference |
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SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:84169 |
SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:55897 |
SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:72295 |