The password hashes stored on the system must have been generated using a FIPS 140-2 approved cryptographic hashing algorithm.

From AIX 6.1 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE

Associated with IA controls: IAIA-2, DCNR-1, IAIA-1

Associated with: CCI-000196

SV-38672r1_rule The password hashes stored on the system must have been generated using a FIPS 140-2 approved cryptographic hashing algorithm.

Vulnerability discussion

Systems must employ cryptographic hashes for passwords using the SHA-2 family of algorithms or FIPS 140-2 approved successors. The use of unapproved algorithms may result in weak password hashes that are more vulnerable to compromise.

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Change the passwords for all accounts using non-compliant password hashes. # passwd account OR # smitty passwd (This requires that GEN000590 is already met.)

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