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RHEL 8 user account passwords must be configured so that existing passwords are restricted to a 60-day maximum lifetime.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-230367 | RHEL-08-020210 | SV-230367r627750_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Any password, no matter how complex, can eventually be cracked. Therefore, passwords need to be changed periodically. If RHEL 8 does not limit the lifetime of passwords and force users to change their passwords, there is the risk that RHEL 8 passwords could be compromised. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-12-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-33036r567847_chk ) |
|---|
| Check whether the maximum time period for existing passwords is restricted to 60 days with the following commands: $ sudo awk -F: '$5 > 60 {print $1 " " $5}' /etc/shadow $ sudo awk -F: '$5 <= 0 {print $1 " " $5}' /etc/shadow If any results are returned that are not associated with a system account, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-33011r567848_fix) |
|---|
| Configure non-compliant accounts to enforce a 60-day maximum password lifetime restriction. $ sudo chage -M 60 [user] |