STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: EDB Postgres Advanced Server Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 1 Benchmark Date: 23 Oct 2020:

Applications must obscure feedback of authentication information during the authentication process to protect the information from possible exploitation/use by unauthorized individuals.

DISA Rule

SV-213601r508024_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-213601

Group Title

SRG-APP-000178-DB-000083

Rule Version

PPS9-00-004810

Severity

CAT I

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure or modify applications to prohibit display of passwords in clear text.

Check Contents

Determine whether any applications that access the database allow for entry of the account name and password or PIN.

If any do, determine whether these applications obfuscate authentication data. If they do not, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-213601

Documentable

False

Rule Version

PPS9-00-004810

Severity Override Guidance

Determine whether any applications that access the database allow for entry of the account name and password or PIN.

If any do, determine whether these applications obfuscate authentication data. If they do not, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

3988

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