Check: WN10-00-000090
Microsoft Windows 10 STIG:
WN10-00-000090
(in versions v2 r9 through v1 r7)
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-220716r569187_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-220716
Group Title: SRG-OS-000076-GPOS-00044
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
---|---|
CCI-000199 |
The information system enforces maximum password lifetime restrictions. |
Controls
Number | Title |
---|---|
IA-5 (1) |
Password-Based Authentication |