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BlackBerry PlayBook OS must enforce a maximum lifetime of 120 days for the device unlock password (password age).
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-38710 | PB21-00-000170 | SV-50515r1_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Changing passcodes regularly prevents an attacker who has compromised the password from re-using it to regain access. This is an unlikely scenario, but is addressed by setting a password expiration. The IA control only needs to be enforced in product level STIGs, if there is a need for such rotation based on the expected operational use of the device. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| BlackBerry PlayBook OS V2.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-08-29 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-46278r1_chk ) |
|---|
| If the local command determines that there is not a need for password rotation based on the expected operational use of the device, this requirement does not apply. On BlackBerry Device Service: "Maximum Password Age" IT Policy rule must be set to 60 or less. Otherwise, this is a finding |
| Fix Text (F-43664r1_fix) |
|---|
| On BlackBerry Device Service: Set "Maximum Password Age" IT Policy rule to: 60. |