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RHEL 9 user account passwords must have a 60-day maximum password lifetime restriction.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-258042 | RHEL-09-411015 | SV-258042r997077_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Any password, no matter how complex, can eventually be cracked; therefore, passwords need to be changed periodically. If RHEL 9 does not limit the lifetime of passwords and force users to change their passwords, there is the risk that RHEL 9 passwords could be compromised. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-06-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-61783r926111_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-61707r926112_fix) |
|---|
| Configure noncompliant accounts to enforce a 60-day maximum password lifetime restriction. passwd -x 60 [user] |