The system must require passwords to contain at least one numeric character.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-216094 | SOL-11.1-040090 | SV-216094r986440_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-17332r986438_chk ) |
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| Check the MINDIGIT setting. # grep ^MINDIGIT /etc/default/passwd If the MINDIGIT setting is less than one, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-17330r986439_fix) |
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| The root role is required. # pfedit /etc/default/passwd Locate the line containing: MINDIGIT Change the line to read: MINDIGIT=1 |