Check: SOL-11.1-040090
Solaris 11 x86 STIG:
SOL-11.1-040090
(in versions v2 r10 through v1 r10)
Title
The system must require passwords to contain at least one numeric character. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Complex passwords can reduce the likelihood of success of automated password-guessing attacks.
Check Content
Check the MINDIGIT setting. # grep ^MINDIGIT /etc/default/passwd If the MINDIGIT setting is less than 1, this is a finding.
Fix Text
The root role is required. # pfedit /etc/default/passwd Locate the line containing: MINDIGIT Change the line to read: MINDIGIT=1
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-216094r603268_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-216094
Group Title: SRG-OS-000071
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000194 |
The information system enforces password complexity by the minimum number of numeric characters used. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| IA-5 (1) |
Password-Based Authentication |