Check: 4.011
Windows 2003 DC STIG:
4.011
(in version v6 r40)
Title
Maximum password age does not meet minimum requirements. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
The longer a password is in use, the greater the opportunity for someone to gain unauthorized knowledge of the passwords. Further, scheduled changing of passwords hinders the ability of unauthorized system users to crack passwords and gain access to a system.
Check Content
Fix Text
Configure the Maximum Password Age so that it is not "0" and doesn't exceed 60 days.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-29645r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-1104
Group Title:
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000199 |
The information system enforces maximum password lifetime restrictions. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| IA-5(1) |
Password-based Authentication |