Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-63721 | WN10-CC-000260 | SV-78211r4_rule | Medium |
Description |
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Windows allows the use of PINs as well as biometrics for authentication without sending a password to a network or website where it could be compromised. Longer minimum PIN lengths increase the available combinations an attacker would have to attempt. Shorter minimum length significantly reduces the strength. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-12-01 |
Check Text ( C-64469r1_chk ) |
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If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding. Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\PassportForWork\PINComplexity\ Value Name: MinimumPINLength Type: REG_DWORD Value: 6 (or greater) |
Fix Text (F-81287r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> System >> PIN Complexity >> "Minimum PIN length" to "6" or greater. v1607 of Windows 10, the policy path is Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Hello for Business >> Pin Complexity. Prior to v1607 of Windows 10, the policy path is Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Microsoft Passport for Work >> Pin Complexity. |