Rule version SOL-11.1-040070 · STIG v3 · 2026-08-19
Complex passwords can reduce the likelihood of success of automated password-guessing attacks.
Check the MINUPPER setting.
# grep ^MINUPPER /etc/default/passwd
If MINUPPER is not set to 1 or more, this is a finding.
The root role is required. # pfedit /etc/default/passwd
Locate the line containing:
MINUPPER
Change the line to read:
MINUPPER=1