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

The VMM must transmit only encrypted representations of passwords.

DISA Rule

SV-207377r1207724_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-207377

Group Title

SRG-OS-000074

Rule Version

SRG-OS-000074-VMM-000410

Severity

CAT I

CCI(s)

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

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the VMM to transmit only encrypted representations of passwords.

Check Contents

Verify the VMM transmits only encrypted representations of passwords.

If it does not, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-207377

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-OS-000074-VMM-000410

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the VMM transmits only encrypted representations of passwords.

If it does not, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2924