Weak password of 96 characters ?

Question

Hello, 
 
 We created a security administrator to test (all roles). Although the account is created with a password generator, 96 characters, maximum complexity the system reports : 
 
 Are we doing something wrong please ? We are running SFOS 16.05.1 MR-1 
 
 Thanks !

HuberChristian · Accepted Answer

Just to complete this case. There is a bug existing for this (Refer to BugID NC-19647 if you expire same Problems). Sophos is currently doing Complexity Check against Obfuscated Password and not Plaintext Password. It's planned to fix this in V17.

FloSupport · Answer

Hey Community, 
 To update this thread: 
 The fix for this issue was included in the v17.0 GA release and should indeed be resolved in further versions. 
 If you are continuing to experience similar symptoms, please raise a support case (PM me or sachingurung with your case number) and reference the ID NC-19647 for continued investigation. 
 Thanks,

sachingurung · Answer

Hi All, 
 NC-19647 is resolved in v17, which is probably staged to release by October. 
 Thanks

FloSupport · Answer

Hi All, 
 Sharing the development reference number related to Christian's issue for the benefit of any other users experiencing this password complexity alert in error ( NC-47038 ). 
 
 Alert: "Some of the administrators have a weak password that does not conform to the password complexity settings. To change their password, Click here" 
 
 This is currently scheduled to be resolved in SFOS v17.5.8 MR-8. 
 Regards,