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For systems utilizing a logon ID as the individual identifier, passwords are not at a minimum of 14-characters.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-6836 | 4.013 | SV-29388r1_rule | IAIA-1 IAIA-2 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Information systems not protected with strong password schemes including passwords of minimum length provide the opportunity for anyone to crack the password thus gaining access to the system and causing the device, information, or the local network to be compromised or a denial of service. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Vista Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-04-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-6523r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure all information systems to require passwords of the minimun length specified in the check. |