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SLEM 5 must employ user passwords with a maximum lifetime of 60 days.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-261389 | SLEM-05-611070 | SV-261389r996593_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Any password, no matter how complex, can eventually be cracked. Therefore, passwords need to be changed periodically. If SLEM 5 does not limit the lifetime of passwords and force users to change their passwords, there is the risk that SLEM 5 passwords could be compromised. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro (SLEM) 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-06-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-65118r996592_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify that SLEM 5 enforces a maximum user password age of 60 days or less with the following command: > sudo awk -F: '$5 > 60 || $5 == "" {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-65026r996033_fix) |
|---|
| Configure SLEM 5 to enforce a maximum password age of each > sudo passwd -x 60 |