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5.3.1.4 Ensure latest version of cracklib-runtime is installed

Information

cracklib-runtime provides runtime support for password checker library cracklib2.

Strong passwords reduce the risk of systems being hacked through brute force methods.

Older versions of the cracklib-runtime package may not include the latest security and feature patches and updates.

Solution

Run the following command to install the latest version of cracklib-runtime :

# apt install cracklib-runtime

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/27797

Item Details

Category: IDENTIFICATION AND AUTHENTICATION

References: 800-53|IA-5(1), CSCv7|4.4

Plugin: Unix

Control ID: b68efa77e821c064b6f8d1bc915be0861d111c779b506b583d3b37b736fae0d7