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The system must require passwords to contain no more than three consecutive repeating characters.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-11975 | GEN000680 | SV-27126r1_rule | IAIA-1 IAIA-2 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Solaris 10 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-05-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-28044r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the MAXREPEATS setting. # grep MAXREPEATS /etc/default/passwd If the MAXREPEATS setting is greater than 3, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-24393r1_fix) |
|---|
| Edit /etc/default/passwd and set MAXREPEATS to 3. |