V-38577: The system must use a FIPS 140-2 approved cryptographic hashing algorithm for generating account password hashes (libuser.conf).
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Using a stronger hashing algorithm makes password cracking attacks more
difficult.

Details: `V-38577 in STIG Viewer`_.

.. _V-38577 in STIG Viewer: https://www.stigviewer.com/stig/red_hat_enterprise_linux_6/2015-05-26/finding/V-38577

Notes for deployers
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.. include:: developer-notes/V-38577.rst