The system must prohibit the reuse of passwords within five iterations.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-227595 | GEN000800 | SV-227595r603266_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If a user, or root, used the same password continuously or was allowed to change it back shortly after being forced to change it to something else, it would provide a potential intruder with the opportunity to keep guessing at one user's password until it was guessed correctly. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 10 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-12-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-29757r488336_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the HISTORY setting. # grep HISTORY /etc/default/passwd If HISTORY is not set to 5 or more, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-29745r488337_fix) |
|---|
| Edit /etc/default/passwd and set HISTORY to 5. |