The Ubuntu operating system must prevent the use of dictionary words for passwords.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-75481 | UBTU-16-010260 | SV-90161r3_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| If the Ubuntu operating system allows the user to select passwords based on dictionary words, this increases the chances of password compromise by increasing the opportunity for successful guesses and brute-force attacks. |
| STIG | Date |
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| Canonical Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-07-18 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-75185r3_chk ) |
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| Verify the Ubuntu operating system prevents the use of dictionary words for passwords. Check that the Ubuntu operating system uses the cracklib library to prevent the use of dictionary words with the following command: # grep dictcheck /etc/security/pwquality.conf dictcheck=1 If the "dictcheck" parameter is not set to "1", or is commented out, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-82109r2_fix) |
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| Configure the Ubuntu operating system to prevent the use of dictionary words for passwords. Edit the file "/etc/security/pwquality.conf" by adding a line such as: dictcheck=1 |