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Oracle Linux 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-OS-000069-GPOS-00037
The Oracle Linux operating system must be configured so that when passwords are changed or new passwords are established, pwquality must be used.
The Oracle Linux operating system must be configured so that when passwords are changed or new passwords are established, pwquality must be used.
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The Oracle Linux operating system must be configured so that when passwords are changed or new passwords are established, pwquality must be used.
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<VulnDiscussion>Use of a complex password helps to increase the time and resources required to compromise the password. Password complexity, or strength, is a measure of the effectiveness of a password in resisting attempts at guessing and brute-force attacks. "pwquality" enforces complex password construction configuration and has the ability to limit brute-force attacks on the system. Satisfied: SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00229, SRG-OS-000069-GPOS-00037</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>