STIGQter: STIG Summary: General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide Version: 3 Release: 3 Benchmark Date: 28 Oct 2025:

The operating system must enforce a minimum 15-character password length.

DISA Rule

SV-203634r982202_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-203634

Group Title

SRG-OS-000078

Rule Version

SRG-OS-000078-GPOS-00046

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-004066 - For password-based authentication, enforce organization-defined composition and complexity rules.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the operating system to enforce a minimum 15-character password length.

Check Contents

Verify the operating system enforces a minimum 15-character password length. If it does not, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-203634

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-OS-000078-GPOS-00046

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the operating system enforces a minimum 15-character password length. If it does not, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2895