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

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

DISA Rule

SV-203778r991587_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-203778

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480

Rule Version

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00225

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000366 - Implement the security configuration settings.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

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

Check Contents

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

Vulnerability Number

V-203778

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00225

Severity Override Guidance

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

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2895