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Solaris 11 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-OS-000480
The system must prevent the use of dictionary words for passwords.
The system must prevent the use of dictionary words for passwords.
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The system must prevent the use of dictionary words for passwords.
Medium Severity
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