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The system must require that passwords contain a minimum of 14 characters.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-11947 | GEN000580 | SV-12448r2_rule | IAIA-1 IAIA-2 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The use of longer passwords reduces the ability of attackers to successfully obtain valid passwords using guessing or exhaustive search techniques by increasing the password search space. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| UNIX SRG | 2013-03-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-28025r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the system minimum password length setting. If the setting is not 14 or greater, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-24372r1_fix) |
|---|
| Set the system minimum password length setting to 14 or greater. |