User passwords must be changed at least every 60 days.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-11976 | GEN000700 | SV-12477r2_rule | IAIA-1 IAIA-2 | 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 |
|---|---|
| UNIX SRG | 2013-03-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-7941r2_chk ) |
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| Verify the system requires passwords be changed at least every 60 days. |
| Fix Text (F-24396r1_fix) |
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| Configure the system to require passwords be changed at least every 60 days. |