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Users must be warned 7 days in advance of password expiration.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-50907 | OL6-00-000054 | SV-65113r1_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Setting the password warning age enables users to make the change at a practical time. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-03-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-53365r1_chk ) |
|---|
| To check the password warning age, run the command: $ grep PASS_WARN_AGE /etc/login.defs The DoD requirement is 7. If it is not set to the required value, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-55701r1_fix) |
|---|
| To specify how many days prior to password expiration that a warning will be issued to users, edit the file "/etc/login.defs" and add or correct the following line, replacing [DAYS] appropriately: PASS_WARN_AGE [DAYS] The DoD requirement is 7. |