The operating system must prevent the use of dictionary words for passwords.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium | V-203778 | SRG-OS-000480 | SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00225 | SV-203778r991587_rule | 2024-12-04 | 3 |
| Description |
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| 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. |
| ℹ️ Check |
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| Verify the operating system prevents the use of dictionary words for passwords. If it does not, this is a finding. |
| ✔️ Fix |
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| Configure the operating system to prevent the use of dictionary words for passwords. |