STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Riverbed NetIM OS Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 1 Benchmark Date: 11 Sep 2025:

Ubuntu OS must prevent the use of dictionary words for passwords.

DISA Rule

SV-275653r1148009_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-275653

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00225

Rule Version

RIIM-OS-611030

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

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

Add or modify the following line in the "/etc/security/pwquality.conf" file:

dictcheck = 1

Check Contents

Verify Ubuntu OS prevents the use of dictionary words for passwords by using the following command:

$ grep -i dictcheck /etc/security/pwquality.conf
dictcheck = 1

If "dictcheck" is not set to "1", is commented out, or is missing, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-275653

Documentable

False

Rule Version

RIIM-OS-611030

Severity Override Guidance

Verify Ubuntu OS prevents the use of dictionary words for passwords by using the following command:

$ grep -i dictcheck /etc/security/pwquality.conf
dictcheck = 1

If "dictcheck" is not set to "1", is commented out, or is missing, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5706