Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-22306 | GEN000750 | SV-38277r1_rule | IAIA-1 IAIA-2 | Medium |
Description |
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To ensure password changes are effective in their goals, the system must ensure old and new passwords have significant differences. Without significant changes, new passwords may be easily guessed based on the value of a previously compromised password. |
STIG | Date |
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HP-UX 11.23 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-03-28 |
Check Text ( C-36293r1_chk ) |
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HP-UX by default does not currently support enforcement of minimum number of changed characters required during a password change. This is a finding. |
Fix Text (F-31550r1_fix) |
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Consult site documentation for the required setting specifying the minimum number of changed characters required during a password change. Change the policy statement/setting to 4. |