STIGQter: STIG Summary: Mainframe Product Security Requirements Guide Version: 3 Release: 5 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

The Mainframe Product must transmit only cryptographically protected passwords.

DISA Rule

SV-205502r1207665_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-205502

Group Title

SRG-APP-000172

Rule Version

SRG-APP-000172-MFP-000234

Severity

CAT I

CCI(s)

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

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the Mainframe Product account management to transmit only cryptographically protected passwords.

Check Contents

If the Mainframe Product employs an external security manager (ESM) for all account management functions, this is not applicable.

Examine user account management configurations.

If the Mainframe Product account management configuration does not require transmittal of only cryptographically protected passwords, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-205502

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-APP-000172-MFP-000234

Severity Override Guidance

If the Mainframe Product employs an external security manager (ESM) for all account management functions, this is not applicable.

Examine user account management configurations.

If the Mainframe Product account management configuration does not require transmittal of only cryptographically protected passwords, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2906