Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-47993 | SOL-11.1-040110 | SV-60865r1_rule | Low |
Description |
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Complex passwords can reduce the likelihood of success of automated password-guessing attacks. |
STIG | Date |
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Solaris 11 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-06-26 |
Check Text ( C-50429r1_chk ) |
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Check the MAXREPEATS setting. # grep ^MAXREPEATS /etc/default/passwd If the MAXREPEATS setting is greater than 3, this is a finding. |
Fix Text (F-51605r1_fix) |
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The root role is required. # pfedit /etc/default/passwd Locate the line containing: MAXREPEATS Change the line to read: MAXREPEATS=3 |