The system must require passwords contain no more than three consecutive repeating characters.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-11975 | GEN000680 | SV-37294r1_rule | IAIA-1 IAIA-2 | Medium |
| Description |
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| To enforce the use of complex passwords, the number of consecutive repeating characters is limited. Passwords with excessive repeated characters may be more vulnerable to password-guessing attacks. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-07-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-31243r1_fix) |
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| Edit "/etc/pam.d/system-auth" to include the line: password required pam_cracklib.so maxrepeat=3 prior to the "password include system-auth-ac" line. |