CCE-85408-3| Platform: cpe:/o:apple:mac_os_11 | Date: (C)2022-12-28 (M)2023-07-04 |
The macOS _MUST_ be configured to require at least one lower-case character an one upper-case character be used when a password is created.
This rule enforces password complexity by requiring users to set passwords that are less vulnerable to malicious users.
Fix:
To set the password policy, run the following command:
sudo pwpolicy setglobalpolicy 'requiresMixedCase=1'
NOTE: See the password policy supplemental on more information on how to implement password policies on macOS.
Parameter:
[yes/no]
Technical Mechanism:
This setting may be enforced using local policy or by a directory service.
To set the password policy, run the following command:
sudo pwpolicy setglobalpolicy requiresMixedCase=1
NOTE: See the password policy supplemental on more information on how to implement password policies on macOS.
| CCSS Severity: | CCSS Metrics: |
| CCSS Score : 8.1 | Attack Vector: NETWORK |
| Exploit Score: 2.2 | Attack Complexity: HIGH |
| Impact Score: 5.9 | Privileges Required: NONE |
| Severity: HIGH | User Interaction: NONE |
| Vector: AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H | Scope: UNCHANGED |
| | Confidentiality: HIGH |
| | Integrity: HIGH |
| | Availability: HIGH |
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References: | Resource Id | Reference |
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| SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:80360 |
