The system must require passwords to contain at least one special character.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-47991 | SOL-11.1-040100 | SV-60863r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Complex passwords can reduce the likelihood of success of automated password-guessing attacks. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 11 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-04-28 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-51603r1_fix) |
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| The root role is required. # pfedit /etc/default/passwd a Locate the line containing: MINSPECIAL Change the line to read: MINSPECIAL=1 |