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The system must require passwords to contain no more than three consecutive repeating characters.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-11975 | GEN000680 | SV-12476r2_rule | IAIA-1 IAIA-2 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| To enforce the use of complex passwords, the number of consecutive repeating characters is limited. Passwords with excessive repeated characters may be more vulnerable to password-guessing attacks. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| UNIX SRG | 2013-03-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-7940r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify the system requires passwords to contain no more than three consecutive repeating characters. If the system allows passwords to contain more than three consecutive repeating characters, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-24392r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the system to require passwords to contain no more than three consecutive repeating characters. |