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RHEL 9 passwords must have a 24 hours minimum password lifetime restriction in /etc/shadow.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-258105 | RHEL-09-611080 | SV-258105r997091_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Enforcing a minimum password lifetime helps to prevent repeated password changes to defeat the password reuse or history enforcement requirement. If users are allowed to immediately and continually change their password, the password could be repeatedly changed in a short period of time to defeat the organization's policy regarding password reuse. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-06-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-61846r926300_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify that RHEL 9 has configured the minimum time period between password changes for each user account as one day or greater with the following command: $ sudo awk -F: '$4 < 1 {print $1 " " $4}' /etc/shadow If any results are returned that are not associated with a system account, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-61770r926301_fix) |
|---|
| Configure noncompliant accounts to enforce a 24 hour minimum password lifetime: $ sudo passwd -n 1 [user] |