STIGQter: STIG Summary: Virtual Machine Manager Security Requirements Guide Version: 2 Release: 4 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

The VMM must store only encrypted representations of passwords.

DISA Rule

SV-207376r984199_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-207376

Group Title

SRG-OS-000073

Rule Version

SRG-OS-000073-VMM-000400

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-004062 - For password-based authentication, store passwords using an approved salted key derivation function, preferably using a keyed hash.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the VMM to store only encrypted representations of passwords.

Check Contents

Verify the VMM stores only encrypted representations of passwords.

If it does not, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-207376

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-OS-000073-VMM-000400

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the VMM stores only encrypted representations of passwords.

If it does not, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2924