STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Cloud Linux AlmaLinux OS 9 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 7 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

AlmaLinux OS 9 must prevent the use of dictionary words for passwords.

DISA Rule

SV-269242r1050124_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-269242

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00225

Rule Version

ALMA-09-018390

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure AlmaLinux OS 9 to prevent the use of dictionary words for passwords.

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:

dictcheck = 1

Remove any configurations that conflict with the above value.

Check Contents

Verify AlmaLinux OS 9 prevents the use of dictionary words for passwords with the following command:

$ grep -r dictcheck /etc/security/pwquality.conf*

/etc/security/pwquality.conf.d/stig.conf:dictcheck = 1

If the value of "dictcheck" is not "1" , is not set, is commented out, or if conflicting results are returned, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-269242

Documentable

False

Rule Version

ALMA-09-018390

Severity Override Guidance

Verify AlmaLinux OS 9 prevents the use of dictionary words for passwords with the following command:

$ grep -r dictcheck /etc/security/pwquality.conf*

/etc/security/pwquality.conf.d/stig.conf:dictcheck = 1

If the value of "dictcheck" is not "1" , is not set, is commented out, or if conflicting results are returned, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5664