The system must prevent the use of dictionary words for passwords.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-48053 | SOL-11.1-040190 | SV-60925r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| The use of common words in passwords simplifies password-cracking attacks. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 11 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-01-27 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-51661r1_fix) |
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| The root role is required. # pfedit /etc/default/passwd Insert the lines: DICTIONLIST=/usr/share/lib/dict/words DICTIONDBDIR=/var/passwd Generate the password dictionary by running the mkpwdict command. # mkpwdict -s /usr/share/lib/dict/words |