STIGQter: STIG Summary: General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide Version: 3 Release: 3 Benchmark Date: 28 Oct 2025:

The operating system must transmit only encrypted representations of passwords.

DISA Rule

SV-203630r987796_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-203630

Group Title

SRG-OS-000074

Rule Version

SRG-OS-000074-GPOS-00042

Severity

CAT I

CCI(s)

• CCI-000197 - For password-based authentication, transmit passwords only cryptographically-protected channels.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the operating system to transmit only encrypted representations of passwords.

Check Contents

Verify the operating system transmits only encrypted representations of passwords. If it does not, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-203630

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-OS-000074-GPOS-00042

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the operating system transmits only encrypted representations of passwords. If it does not, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2895