Check: SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00225
General Purpose Operating System SRG:
SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00225
(in versions v2 r7 through v1 r4)
Title
The operating system must prevent the use of dictionary words for passwords. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
If the operating system 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.
Check Content
Verify the operating system prevents the use of dictionary words for passwords. If it does not, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure the operating system to prevent the use of dictionary words for passwords.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-203778r388482_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-203778
Group Title: SRG-OS-000480
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| CM-6 |
Configuration Settings |