The system must prevent the use of dictionary words for passwords.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
The use of common words in passwords simplifies password-cracking attacks.
- ID
- SV-216338r959010_rule
- Version
- SOL-11.1-040190
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation Templates
A Manual Procedure
The root role is required.
# pfedit /etc/default/passwd
Insert the lines: