Check: WN19-AC-000070
Microsoft Windows Server 2019 STIG:
WN19-AC-000070
(in versions v2 r9 through v1 r1)
Title
Windows Server 2019 minimum password length must be configured to 14 characters. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
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 compromising the device, information, or the local network.
Check Content
Verify the effective setting in Local Group Policy Editor. Run "gpedit.msc". Navigate to Local Computer Policy >> Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Account Policies >> Password Policy. If the value for the "Minimum password length," is less than "14" characters, this is a finding. For server core installations, run the following command: Secedit /Export /Areas SecurityPolicy /CFG C:\Path\FileName.Txt If "MinimumPasswordLength" is less than "14" in the file, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Account Policies >> Password Policy >> "Minimum password length" to "14" characters.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-205662r569188_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-205662
Group Title: SRG-OS-000078-GPOS-00046
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000205 |
The information system enforces minimum password length. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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IA-5 (1) |
Password-Based Authentication |