Check: SOL-11.1-040110
Solaris 11 x86 STIG:
SOL-11.1-040110
(in versions v2 r10 through v1 r10)
Title
The system must require passwords to contain no more than three consecutive repeating characters. (Cat III impact)
Discussion
Complex passwords can reduce the likelihood of success of automated password-guessing attacks.
Check Content
Check the MAXREPEATS setting. # grep ^MAXREPEATS /etc/default/passwd If the MAXREPEATS setting is greater than 3, this is a finding.
Fix Text
The root role is required. # pfedit /etc/default/passwd Locate the line containing: MAXREPEATS Change the line to read: MAXREPEATS=3
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-216096r603268_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-216096
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 |