Windows 11 must be configured to require a minimum pin length of six characters or greater.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
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| medium | V-253401 | SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227 | WN11-CC-000260 | SV-253401r991589_rule | 2025-02-25 | 2 |
| Description |
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| Windows allows the use of PINs as well as biometrics for authentication without sending a password to a network or website where it could be compromised. Longer minimum PIN lengths increase the available combinations an attacker would have to attempt. Shorter minimum length significantly reduces the strength. |
| ℹ️ Check |
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| If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\PassportForWork\PINComplexity\ Value Name: MinimumPINLength Type: REG_DWORD Value: 6 (or greater) |
| ✔️ Fix |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> System >> PIN Complexity >> "Minimum PIN length" to "6" or greater. |