STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Oracle Linux 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 9 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

OL 8 passwords must have a minimum of 15 characters.

DISA Rule

SV-248699r1015058_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-248699

Group Title

SRG-OS-000078-GPOS-00046

Rule Version

OL08-00-020230

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure OL 8 to enforce a minimum 15-character password length.

Add or update the following line in the "/etc/security/pwquality.conf" file or a configuration file in the "/etc/security/pwquality.conf.d/" directory:

minlen = 15

Remove any configurations that conflict with the above value.

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Verify the operating system enforces a minimum 15-character password length. The "minlen" option sets the minimum number of characters in a new password.

Check for the value of the "minlen" option in "/etc/security/pwquality.conf" or "/etc/security/pwquality.conf.d/*.conf" files with the following command:

$ sudo grep -r minlen /etc/security/pwquality.conf*

/etc/security/pwquality.conf:minlen = 15

If the command does not return a "minlen" value of 15 or greater or is commented out, this is a finding.
If conflicting results are returned, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-248699

Documentable

False

Rule Version

OL08-00-020230

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the operating system enforces a minimum 15-character password length. The "minlen" option sets the minimum number of characters in a new password.

Check for the value of the "minlen" option in "/etc/security/pwquality.conf" or "/etc/security/pwquality.conf.d/*.conf" files with the following command:

$ sudo grep -r minlen /etc/security/pwquality.conf*

/etc/security/pwquality.conf:minlen = 15

If the command does not return a "minlen" value of 15 or greater or is commented out, this is a finding.
If conflicting results are returned, this is a finding.

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Target Key

5416