User passwords must be changed at least every 60 days.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-11976 | GEN000700 | SV-37298r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Limiting the lifespan of authenticators limits the period of time an unauthorized user has access to the system while using compromised credentials and reduces the period of time available for password-guessing attacks to run against a single password. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-03-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-35993r1_chk ) |
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| Check the max days field (the 5th field) of /etc/shadow. # more /etc/shadow If the max days field is equal to 0 or greater than 60 for any user, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31246r1_fix) |
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| Set the max days field to 60 for all user accounts. # passwd -x 60 |