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V-203778

CAT II (Medium)

The operating system must prevent the use of dictionary words for passwords.

Rule ID

SV-203778r991587_rule

STIG

General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide

Version

V3R3

CCIs

CCI-000366

Discussion

If the operating system allows the user to select passwords based on dictionary words, then this increases the chances of password compromise by increasing the opportunity for successful guesses and brute-force attacks.

Check Content

Verify the operating system prevents the use of dictionary words for passwords. If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the operating system to prevent the use of dictionary words for passwords.