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The operating system must prevent the use of dictionary words for passwords.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-203778 SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00225 SV-203778r388482_rule Medium
Description
If the operating system allows the user to select passwords based on dictionary words, then this increases the chances of password compromise by increasing the opportunity for successful guesses and brute-force attacks.
STIG Date
General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide 2022-06-06

Details

Check Text ( C-3903r375725_chk )
Verify the operating system prevents the use of dictionary words for passwords. If it does not, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-3903r375726_fix)
Configure the operating system to prevent the use of dictionary words for passwords.