The container platform must allow the use of a temporary password for system logons with an immediate change to a permanent password.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-233199	SRG-APP-000397-CTR-000955	SV-233199r879770_rule		Medium

Description
Without providing this capability, an account may be created without a password. Non-repudiation cannot be guaranteed once an account is created if a user is not forced to change the temporary password upon initial login. Temporary passwords are typically used to allow access to applications when new accounts are created or passwords are changed. It is common practice for administrators to create temporary passwords for user accounts, which allow the users to log in, yet forces them to change the password once they have successfully authenticated.

Description

Without providing this capability, an account may be created without a password. Non-repudiation cannot be guaranteed once an account is created if a user is not forced to change the temporary password upon initial login. Temporary passwords are typically used to allow access to applications when new accounts are created or passwords are changed. It is common practice for administrators to create temporary passwords for user accounts, which allow the users to log in, yet forces them to change the password once they have successfully authenticated.

STIG	Date
Container Platform Security Requirements Guide	2023-11-30

Details

Check Text ( C-36135r601801_chk )
Review the container platform configuration to determine if the platform is configured to allow the use of a temporary password for system logons with an immediate change to a permanent password. If the container platform is not configured to allow temporary passwords with immediate change to a permanent password, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-36103r601085_fix)
Configure the container platform to allow the use of a temporary password for system logons with an immediate change to a permanent password.