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The system must enforce compliance of the entire password during authentification.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22302 | GEN000585 | SV-37261r2_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Some common password hashing schemes only process the first eight characters of a user's password, which reduces the effective strength of the password. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-01-27 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-31207r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the passwords for all accounts using non-compliant password hashes. (This requires GEN000590 is already met.) |