STIGQter: STIG Summary: Virtual Machine Manager Security Requirements Guide Version: 2 Release: 4 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

The VMM must require the change of at least eight of the total number of characters when passwords are changed.

DISA Rule

SV-207375r984198_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-207375

Group Title

SRG-OS-000072

Rule Version

SRG-OS-000072-VMM-000390

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

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

Weight

Fix Recommendation

Configure the VMM to require the change of at least eight of the total number of characters when passwords are changed.

Check Contents

Verify the VMM requires the change of at least eight of the total number of characters when passwords are changed.

If it does not, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-207375

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-OS-000072-VMM-000390

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the VMM requires the change of at least eight of the total number of characters when passwords are changed.

If it does not, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

Target Key

2924