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Canonical Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • The Ubuntu operating system must require the change of at least 8 characters when passwords are changed.

    <VulnDiscussion> If the operating system allows the user to consecutively reuse extensive portions of passwords, this increases the chances o...
    Rule Low Severity
  • SRG-OS-000078-GPOS-00046

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Ubuntu operating system 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 Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000266-GPOS-00101

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Ubuntu operating system 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 Low Severity

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