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Ensure latest version of libpwquality is installed

package-libpwquality-installed · UBUNTU ≥ 22, RHEL ≥ 8 · 2 impls

Description

The libpwquality package provides a library for password quality checking and generation of random passwords.

Rationale

libpwquality enforces password complexity requirements. It is essential for implementing strong password policies.

Check → Remediate

Checkpackage_state
name:
libpwquality
state:
present
Remediatepackage_present
name:
libpwquality

Framework references

CIS

rhel9 5.3.1.3

STIG

V-270661 / UBTU-24-100600V-260478 / UBTU-22-215010

NIST 800-53

IA-5CM-6SI-2

Live verification

rhel9:checkubuntu22:checkubuntu24:checkubuntu26:check
#libpwquality#password#authentication#security