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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-216092r986434_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 | 2024-05-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-17330r986432_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the MINUPPER setting. # grep ^MINUPPER /etc/default/passwd If MINUPPER is not set to one or more, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-17328r986433_fix) |
|---|
| The root role is required. # pfedit /etc/default/passwd Locate the line containing: MINUPPER Change the line to read: MINUPPER=1 |