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SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro (SLEM) 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-OS-000078-GPOS-00046
SLEM 5 must employ passwords with a minimum of 15 characters.
SLEM 5 must employ passwords with a minimum of 15 characters.
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SLEM 5 must employ passwords with a minimum of 15 characters.
Medium Severity
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