The system must require passwords to contain at least one uppercase alphabetic character.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-216092 | SOL-11.1-040070 | SV-216092r603268_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 | 2021-03-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-17330r372658_chk ) |
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| Check the MINUPPER setting. # grep ^MINUPPER /etc/default/passwd If MINUPPER is not set to 1 or more, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-17328r372659_fix) |
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| The root role is required. # pfedit /etc/default/passwd Locate the line containing: MINUPPER Change the line to read: MINUPPER=1 |