Title

Operating systems must enforce a 60-day maximum password lifetime restriction. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Any password, no matter how complex, can eventually be cracked. Therefore, passwords need to be changed periodically. If the operating system does not limit the lifetime of passwords and force users to change their passwords, there is the risk that the operating system passwords could be compromised.

Check Content

Verify operating system enforces a 60-day maximum password lifetime restriction. If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure operating system to enforce a 60-day maximum password lifetime restriction.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-203632r557622_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-203632

Group Title: SRG-OS-000076

Expert Comments

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