Title

The DBMS must prohibit the use of cached authenticators after an organization-defined time period. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

If cached authentication information is out-of-date, the validity of the authentication information may be questionable.

Check Content

Review system settings to determine whether the organization-defined limit for cached authentication is implemented. If it is not implemented, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Modify system settings to implement the organization-defined limit on the lifetime of cached authenticators.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-206601r961521_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-206601

Group Title: SRG-APP-000400

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