Check: PHTN-67-000028
VMware vSphere 6.7 Photon OS STIG:
PHTN-67-000028
(in versions v1 r6 through v1 r1)
Title
The Photon operating system must be configured so that passwords for new users are restricted to a 90-day maximum lifetime. (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
At the command line, execute the following command: # grep "^PASS_MAX_DAYS" /etc/login.defs If the value of PASS_MAX_DAYS is greater than 90, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Open /etc/login.defs with a text editor. Modify the PASS_MAX_DAYS line to the following: PASS_MAX_DAYS 90
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-239100r675108_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-239100
Group Title: SRG-OS-000076-GPOS-00044
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000199 |
The information system enforces maximum password lifetime restrictions. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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IA-5 (1) |
Password-Based Authentication |