Title

Accounts must be configured to require password expiration. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Passwords that do not expire increase exposure with a greater probability of being discovered or cracked.

Check Content

Run "Computer Management". Navigate to System Tools >> Local Users and Groups >> Users. Double-click each active account. If "Password never expires" is selected for any account, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure all passwords to expire. Run "Computer Management". Navigate to System Tools >> Local Users and Groups >> Users. Double-click each active account. Ensure "Password never expires" is not checked on all active accounts.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-253273r954038_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-253273

Group Title: SRG-OS-000076-GPOS-00044

Expert Comments

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