| VID |
27048 |
| Severity |
30 |
| Port |
135 |
| Protocol |
TCP |
| Class |
WMI |
| Detailed Description |
Password using common words and phrases can get permission to steal account through brute force attack to attempt all possible character combinations and dictionary attacks. If you set a minimum password length of 8 characters the user can easily remember and can defend against brute force attacks.
* Platforms Affected:
Microsoft Windows Any version |
| Recommendation |
Setting the 'Minimum password length' value over '8' characters.
1. Run> SECPOL.MSC> Account Policies> Password Policy
2. Setting the 'Minimum password length' value over '8' characters. |
| Related URL |
(CVE) |
| Related URL |
(SecurityFocus) |
| Related URL |
(ISS) |
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