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IBM AIX 7.x Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-OS-000078-GPOS-00046

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    Group
  • AIX must enforce a minimum 15-character password length.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The shorter the password, the lower the number of possible combinations that need to be tested before the password is comprom...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-OS-000266-GPOS-00101

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • AIX must enforce password complexity by requiring that at least one special character be used.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Use of a complex password helps to increase the time and resources required to compromise the password. Password complexity o...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000380-GPOS-00165

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • AIX must implement a way to force an identified temporary user to renew their password at next login.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without providing this capability, an account may be created without a password. Non-repudiation cannot be guaranteed once an...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00225

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • AIX must prevent the use of dictionary words for passwords.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;If the operating system allows the user to select passwords based on dictionary words, then this increases the chances of pas...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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    Group
  • The password hashes stored on AIX system must have been generated using a FIPS 140-2 approved cryptographic hashing algorithm.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Systems must employ cryptographic hashes for passwords using the SHA-2 family of algorithms or FIPS 140-2 approved successors...
    Rule Medium Severity

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