The operating system must enforce password complexity requiring that at least one lowercase character is used.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-216093 | SOL-11.1-040080 | SV-216093r603268_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Complex passwords can reduce the likelihood of success of automated password-guessing attacks. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 11 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-11-23 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-17331r372661_chk ) |
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| Check the MINLOWER setting. # grep ^MINLOWER /etc/default/passwd If MINLOWER is not set to 1 or more, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-17329r372662_fix) |
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| The root role is required. # pfedit /etc/default/passwd Locate the line containing: MINLOWER Change the line to read: MINLOWER=1 |