The system must require passwords contain a minimum of 15 characters.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-227583 | GEN000580 | SV-227583r603266_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The use of longer passwords reduces the ability of attackers to successfully obtain valid passwords using guessing or exhaustive search techniques by increasing the password search space. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 10 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-12-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-29745r488297_chk ) |
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| Check the system password length setting. # grep PASSLENGTH /etc/default/passwd If PASSLENGTH is not set to 15 or more, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-29733r488298_fix) |
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| Edit /etc/default/passwd and set the PASSLENGTH variable to 15 or greater. |