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The system must require passwords to contain at least one numeric character.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-47989 | SOL-11.1-040090 | SV-60861r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Complex passwords can reduce the likelihood of success of automated password-guessing attacks. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 11 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-04-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-50425r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the MINDIGIT setting. # grep ^MINDIGIT /etc/default/passwd If the MINDIGIT setting is less than 1, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-51601r1_fix) |
|---|
| The root role is required. # pfedit /etc/default/passwd Locate the line containing: MINDIGIT Change the line to read: MINDIGIT=1 |