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The SLES for vRealize must prevent the use of dictionary words for passwords.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-239646 | VROM-SL-001485 | SV-239646r662389_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If SLES for vRealize allows the user to select passwords based on dictionary words, then this increases the chances of password compromise by increasing the opportunity for successful guesses and brute-force attacks. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware vRealize Operations Manager 6.x SLES Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-07-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-42879r662387_chk ) |
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| Verify the "passwd" command uses the "common-password" settings. Procedure: # grep common-password /etc/pam.d/passwd If line "password include common-password" is not found then the password checks in common-password will not be applied to new passwords, and this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-42838r662388_fix) |
|---|
| Configure SLES for vRealize to prevent the use of dictionary words for passwords. Procedure: Edit the file "/etc/pam.d/passwd". Configure "passwd" by adding a line such as: password include common-password Save the changes made to the file. |